take on

The ship took on cargo in Norfolk yesterday.

In the dark, the teddy bear took on the appearance of a fearsome monster.

I'll take on the project if no one else will.

I don't recommend taking on that bully, since he's bigger than you are.

He drifted past four Palace players and took on two more before crossing to the far post, where Fellaini touched on for Mata to score. It was a momentum-shifting moment.

He had enough money to stock it well, and it took on; but the side of the business he did best on was his travelling shop.

But I am one of those that never take on about princely fortunes, and am quite content if the world is ready to board and lodge me, while I am putting up at this grim sign of the Thunder Cloud.