v.
1.seize and take control without authority and possibly with force
2.take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
3.free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
4.take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
5.take over ownership of
6.do over
7.take up and practice as one's own
8.take up, as of debts or payments
Idiom of the Day
cast one's lot in with (someone)
to join with someone and accept whatever happens - good or bad
The woman cast her lot in with the new company and worked hard to make it a success.