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take off vs take on

The phrases 'take off' and 'take on' are both correct, but they have different meanings and are used in different contexts. 'Take off' means to remove something, like clothes or accessories, or to become airborne. 'Take on' means to assume responsibility or a challenge, or to acquire a particular characteristic or appearance.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1072 views

take off

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase 'take off' is used when referring to removing something, like clothes, or when something becomes airborne, like a plane. It can also mean to start or become successful, like a business or a career.

Examples:

She decided to take off her coat.
The plane will take off in ten minutes.
The new restaurant is starting to take off.
He took off his hat as a sign of respect.
The rocket took off into space.

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They asked me to take off my clothes.
He made me take off all my clothes.
Then I forced him to take off his jacket.
Go to your quarters and take off that coat.
Carter forget it, I'm just going to take off.
But this thing could really take off in exports.
Some captains refuse to take off in these conditions.
Her ex-boyfriend appeared right before take off.
Take some of these airsick pills Before we take off.
How the Chatlanian pressed the take off button.
Otherwise I'll take off my mask and start breathing.
You can take off your coat well.
I will take off that red shirt, our... their uniform.
Number three, take off your glasses.
A Brazilian operation is just about to take off.
You may take off your jacket.
Next take off that bat from the shoulder.
And you take off my shirt, too.
Whatever else I take off depends on how lucky I get.
Here, Wild Bill, you take off your coat...

Alternatives:

remove
lift off
start
become successful

take on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase 'take on' is used when referring to assuming responsibility or a challenge, acquiring a characteristic or appearance, or accepting a task or duty.

Examples:

She decided to take on the new project.
He took on the role of team leader.
The company is taking on new employees.
The dress takes on a different look with the belt.
He took on the responsibility of caring for his younger siblings.

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Resistance can take on many forms.
A banshee can take on many forms.
But one built to take on the infamous Dakar.
Okay, I am ready to take on Andrew.
No one else can take on that responsibility.
Sir, Mr. Sheikh has agreed to take on this responsibility.
See Charlie started talking about different ways to take on segregated schools.
You can't take on this many ships.
You're the only man here who can take on Jeff Malone.
It's not so easy to take on a whistle-blower.
You need a shark to take on these sharks.
The Commission must take on its responsibilities here.
Lots of reasons folk take on allotments.
Television must take on its responsibility.
That's a lot to take on.
The latter take on the sale or the concession...
Can take on any form... Animal, human.
I'm establishing a task force to take on this new threat.
I decided to take on his identity.
Rail Mall: a new take on food delivery.

Alternatives:

undertake
accept
embrace
shoulder

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