take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something";
take over ownership of; of corporations and companies;
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one''s right or possession; "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"; "he usurped my rights"; "She seized control of the throne after her husband died";
take on as one''s own the expenses or debts of another person; "I''ll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility";
take up and practice as one''s own;
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; "When will the new President assume office?";
free someone temporarily from his or her obligations;
