take on (someone or something) as (something)

take on (someone or something) as (something)

To make someone a member of some group or organization in a particular role or capacity. The noun or pronoun can also come before "on." We're taking on several college students as interns for the summer. The publishers are taking me on as an editorial assistant next month.
See also: on, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • identify with
  • not do (someone or oneself) any favors
  • involve with
  • involve with (someone or something)
  • involved with
  • ask back
  • angle
  • angling
  • interpret for
  • interpret for (someone)