take on

asumir, encargarse de

Aceptar hacer una tarea o hacerse responsable de algo.

En inglés sencillo: To agree to do a task or become responsible for something.

• I cannot take on more work.
• She took on responsibility for the whole event.
• Have you taken on too many projects?

Cómo se usa: take on something (I cannot take on another project this month.); take something on (It is a big task, but I will take it on.)

Sinónimos: undertake, accept, shoulder

Expresiones frecuentes: take on something, take on work, take on responsibility

contratar, emplear

Dar a alguien un empleo remunerado.

En inglés sencillo: To give someone a paid job.

• They took on three workers.
• Is the restaurant taking on new staff?
• She was taken on as a part-time assistant.

Cómo se usa: take on someone (The shop is taking on two assistants.); take someone on as something (They took me on as a driver.)

Sinónimos: hire, employ, recruit

Antónimos: dismiss

Expresiones frecuentes: take on someone, take on staff, take on workers

adquirir, cobrar

Empezar a tener una determinada cualidad, apariencia o significado.

En inglés sencillo: To start having a particular quality, appearance, or meaning.

• The sky took on a pink color.
• His words have taken on a new meaning.
• The discussion is taking on greater importance.

Cómo se usa: take on something (Her voice took on a serious tone.)

Sinónimos: acquire, assume, develop

Expresiones frecuentes: take on importance, take on meaning, take on something

enfrentarse a, competir contra

Luchar o competir contra alguien, o intentar resolver un problema difícil.

En inglés sencillo: To fight or compete against someone, or try to deal with a difficult problem.

• Our team takes on theirs tomorrow.
• She took on a much stronger opponent.
• Who is brave enough to take on this problem?

Cómo se usa: take on someone/something (Our team will take on the champions tomorrow.)

Sinónimos: challenge, face, confront

Expresiones frecuentes: take on someone, take on champions, take on corruption

cargar, embarcar

Subir mercancías, provisiones o pasajeros a un barco u otro vehículo.

En inglés sencillo: To bring goods, supplies, or passengers onto a ship, vehicle, or similar place.

• The ship took on fresh water.
• We stopped at the port to take on fuel.
• The bus takes on passengers at every village.

Cómo se usa: take on something/someone (The ferry stopped to take on passengers.)

Sinónimos: load, take aboard

Antónimos: unload

Expresiones frecuentes: take on cargo, take on fuel, take on passengers

aceptar, tener en cuenta

Aceptar consejos o comentarios y considerar ponerlos en práctica.

En inglés sencillo: To accept advice or comments and consider using them.

• We will take on your feedback.
• She took on the criticism and changed her plan.
• Are they willing to take on our suggestions?

Cómo se usa: take on something (The designers took on our suggestions.); take something on (Your comments are helpful, and I will take them on.)

Sinónimos: accept, consider, take on board

Antónimos: reject

Expresiones frecuentes: take on feedback, take on advice, take on suggestions