take on
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In January last year, the 38-year-old took on the role of sporting director.
From Barron's
Tired of his mother complaining about finances and his father not coming through, Newsom wrote that he took on a paper route.
From Los Angeles Times
Berlin takes on the role of Ankara with Hamburg becoming Istanbul.
From Barron's
"I'm probably taking on a dad role. Seeing how much they're excelling, it's just really exciting for me to watch and wonder where it could go."
From BBC
Turner was asked at the press conference about rumours he may be the next actor to take on the role of James Bond in the iconic spy franchise.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.