take on

verb

1. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect"His voice took on a sad tone"
2. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities"When will the new President assume office?"
3. accept as a challenge"I'll tackle this difficult task"
4. admit into a group or community"accept students for graduate study"
5. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle"Princeton plays Yale this weekend"