taken on is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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verb
- Having accepted or undertaken a task, challenge, or responsibility.
- Having been hired or employed by an organization.
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He had recently taken on greater responsibility for Hamas's diplomatic and political strategies.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
For Peil, who last year completed a traineeship at tyre-maker and industrial supplier Continental before it spun off its automotive business, the crisis meant it was clear he would not be taken on.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
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Possible Synonyms
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- put on one's plate
- bitten off
- stepped up to
Possible Antonyms
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- passed the buck on
- noped out of
- shirked
