To take upon oneself

• take over

  1. (idiomatic) To assume control of something, especially by force; to usurp.
  2. (idiomatic) To adopt a further responsibility or duty.
  3. (idiomatic) To relieve someone temporarily.

  • Go to "take over" definitions

  1. (idiomatic) To assume control of something, especially by force; to usurp.
  2. (idiomatic) To adopt a further responsibility or duty.
  3. (idiomatic) To relieve someone temporarily.

  • Go to "take over" definitions
• take on

  1. To acquire, bring in, or introduce.
  2. (idiomatic) To begin to have or exhibit.
  3. (idiomatic) To assume responsibility for.

  • Go to "take on" definitions

  1. To acquire, bring in, or introduce.
  2. (idiomatic) To begin to have or exhibit.
  3. (idiomatic) To assume responsibility for.

  • Go to "take on" definitions
• tackle

  1. The equipment used in a particular activity, especially in fishing; gear.
  2. A system of ropes and blocks for raising and lowering weights of rigging and pulleys for applying tension.
  3. A rope and its pulley.

  • Go to "tackle" definitions

  1. The equipment used in a particular activity, especially in fishing; gear.
  2. A system of ropes and blocks for raising and lowering weights of rigging and pulleys for applying tension.
  3. A rope and its pulley.

  • Go to "tackle" definitions
• shoulder

  1. The joint connecting the arm with the torso.
  2. The part of the human body between the neck and upper arm.
  3. The joint of a vertebrate animal that connects the forelimb to the trunk.

  • Go to "shoulder" definitions

  1. The joint connecting the arm with the torso.
  2. The part of the human body between the neck and upper arm.
  3. The joint of a vertebrate animal that connects the forelimb to the trunk.

  • Go to "shoulder" definitions
• incur

  1. To acquire or come into (something usually undesirable); sustain:
  2. To become liable or subject to as a result of one's actions; bring upon oneself:

  • Go to "incur" definitions

  1. To acquire or come into (something usually undesirable); sustain:
  2. To become liable or subject to as a result of one's actions; bring upon oneself:

  • Go to "incur" definitions
• assume

  1. To take for granted; suppose:
  2. To take upon oneself (a duty or obligation):
  3. To undertake the duties of (an office):

  • Go to "assume" definitions

  1. To take for granted; suppose:
  2. To take upon oneself (a duty or obligation):
  3. To undertake the duties of (an office):

  • Go to "assume" definitions

To assume an obligation

• promise

  1. A declaration assuring that one will or will not do something; a vow.
  2. Something promised.
  3. Indication of something favorable to come; expectation:

  • Go to "promise" definitions

  1. A declaration assuring that one will or will not do something; a vow.
  2. Something promised.
  3. Indication of something favorable to come; expectation:

  • Go to "promise" definitions
• pledge

  1. A solemn binding promise to do, give, or refrain from doing something:
  2. Something given or held as security to guarantee payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation.
  3. The condition of something thus given or held:

  • Go to "pledge" definitions

  1. A solemn binding promise to do, give, or refrain from doing something:
  2. Something given or held as security to guarantee payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation.
  3. The condition of something thus given or held:

  • Go to "pledge" definitions
• engage

  1. To obtain or contract for the services of; employ:
  2. To arrange for the use of; reserve:
  3. To pledge or promise, especially to marry:

  • Go to "engage" definitions

  1. To obtain or contract for the services of; employ:
  2. To arrange for the use of; reserve:
  3. To pledge or promise, especially to marry:

  • Go to "engage" definitions
• contract

  1. An agreement between two or more parties, especially one that is written and enforceable by law.
  2. The writing or document containing such an agreement.
  3. The branch of law dealing with formal agreements between parties.

  • Go to "contract" definitions

  1. An agreement between two or more parties, especially one that is written and enforceable by law.
  2. The writing or document containing such an agreement.
  3. The branch of law dealing with formal agreements between parties.

  • Go to "contract" definitions

To go about the initial step in doing (something)

• kick off

  1. (intransitive) To make the first kick in a game or part of a game.
  2. (idiomatic, intransitive) To start; to launch.
  3. To dismiss; to expel; to remove from a position.

  • Go to "kick off" definitions

  1. (intransitive) To make the first kick in a game or part of a game.
  2. (idiomatic, intransitive) To start; to launch.
  3. To dismiss; to expel; to remove from a position.

  • Go to "kick off" definitions
• take up

  1. The act of taking or tightening up.
  2. A device for reducing slack or taking up lost motion, as one in a loom.

  • Go to "take up" definitions

  1. The act of taking or tightening up.
  2. A device for reducing slack or taking up lost motion, as one in a loom.

  • Go to "take up" definitions
• take on

  1. To acquire, bring in, or introduce.
  2. (idiomatic) To begin to have or exhibit.
  3. (idiomatic) To assume responsibility for.

  • Go to "take on" definitions

  1. To acquire, bring in, or introduce.
  2. (idiomatic) To begin to have or exhibit.
  3. (idiomatic) To assume responsibility for.

  • Go to "take on" definitions
• start

  1. To begin a movement, activity, or undertaking:
  2. To move on the initial part of a journey:
  3. To have a beginning; commence:

  • Go to "start" definitions

  1. To begin a movement, activity, or undertaking:
  2. To move on the initial part of a journey:
  3. To have a beginning; commence:

  • Go to "start" definitions
• set to

  1. A brief, usually heated conflict or argument.

  • Go to "set to" definitions

  1. A brief, usually heated conflict or argument.

  • Go to "set to" definitions
• set out

  1. To explain something, or give exact details, usually in writing.
  2. To go out, leave.
  3. To start an activity with the intention of finishing it.

  • Go to "set out" definitions

  1. To explain something, or give exact details, usually in writing.
  2. To go out, leave.
  3. To start an activity with the intention of finishing it.

  • Go to "set out" definitions
• set about

  1. To initiate or begin some action.
  2. To attack.

  • Go to "set about" definitions

  1. To initiate or begin some action.
  2. To attack.

  • Go to "set about" definitions
• open

  1. Affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed.
  2. Affording unobstructed passage or view:
  3. Having no protecting or concealing cover:

  • Go to "open" definitions

  1. Affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed.
  2. Affording unobstructed passage or view:
  3. Having no protecting or concealing cover:

  • Go to "open" definitions
• lead off

  1. (baseball) The first batter in the batting order.
  2. (baseball) The first batter of an inning.
  3. (baseball) To be the first batter of an inning.

  • Go to "lead off" definitions

  1. (baseball) The first batter in the batting order.
  2. (baseball) The first batter of an inning.
  3. (baseball) To be the first batter of an inning.

  • Go to "lead off" definitions
• launch

  1. To throw or propel with force; hurl:
  2. To set or thrust (a self-propelled craft or projectile) in motion:
  3. To put (a boat) into the water in readiness for use.

  • Go to "launch" definitions

  1. To throw or propel with force; hurl:
  2. To set or thrust (a self-propelled craft or projectile) in motion:
  3. To put (a boat) into the water in readiness for use.

  • Go to "launch" definitions
• institute

  1. To establish, organize, or introduce:
  2. To initiate; begin:
  3. To establish or invest (someone) in an office or position.

  • Go to "institute" definitions

  1. To establish, organize, or introduce:
  2. To initiate; begin:
  3. To establish or invest (someone) in an office or position.

  • Go to "institute" definitions
• initiate

  1. To set going by taking the first step; begin:
  2. To introduce to a new field, interest, skill, or activity:
  3. To admit (someone) into membership, as with a ritual or ceremony.

  • Go to "initiate" definitions

  1. To set going by taking the first step; begin:
  2. To introduce to a new field, interest, skill, or activity:
  3. To admit (someone) into membership, as with a ritual or ceremony.

  • Go to "initiate" definitions
• inaugurate

  1. To induct into office by a formal ceremony.
  2. To cause to begin, especially officially or formally:
  3. To open or begin use of formally with a ceremony; dedicate:

  • Go to "inaugurate" definitions

  1. To induct into office by a formal ceremony.
  2. To cause to begin, especially officially or formally:
  3. To open or begin use of formally with a ceremony; dedicate:

  • Go to "inaugurate" definitions
• get off

  1. To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it.
  2. To move (something) from being on top of (something else) to not being on top of it.
  3. (intransitive) To disembark, especially from mass transportation, such as a bus or train.

  • Go to "get off" definitions

  1. To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it.
  2. To move (something) from being on top of (something else) to not being on top of it.
  3. (intransitive) To disembark, especially from mass transportation, such as a bus or train.

  • Go to "get off" definitions
• enter

  1. To come or go into:
  2. To penetrate; pierce:
  3. To introduce; insert:

  • Go to "enter" definitions

  1. To come or go into:
  2. To penetrate; pierce:
  3. To introduce; insert:

  • Go to "enter" definitions
• embark

  1. To cause to board a vessel or aircraft:
  2. To enlist (a person or persons) or invest (capital) in an enterprise.
  3. To go aboard a vessel or aircraft, as at the start of a journey.

  • Go to "embark" definitions

  1. To cause to board a vessel or aircraft:
  2. To enlist (a person or persons) or invest (capital) in an enterprise.
  3. To go aboard a vessel or aircraft, as at the start of a journey.

  • Go to "embark" definitions
• commence

  1. To begin; start.
  2. To enter upon or have a beginning; start.

  • Go to "commence" definitions

  1. To begin; start.
  2. To enter upon or have a beginning; start.

  • Go to "commence" definitions
• begin

  1. To perform or undergo the first part of an action; start:
  2. To come into being:
  3. To do or accomplish something in the least degree. Used in the negative with an infinitive:

  • Go to "begin" definitions

  1. To perform or undergo the first part of an action; start:
  2. To come into being:
  3. To do or accomplish something in the least degree. Used in the negative with an infinitive:

  • Go to "begin" definitions
• approach

  1. To come near or nearer, as in space or time:
  2. To make an approach, as in golf.
  3. To come or go near or nearer to:

  • Go to "approach" definitions

  1. To come near or nearer, as in space or time:
  2. To make an approach, as in golf.
  3. To come or go near or nearer to:

  • Go to "approach" definitions