take on take uptake intake off take down

Question

take on , take to, take up ,take in ,take down, take over, take of f
1\The firm expanded and ( )100 more workers.
2\Does the government have the determination to ( )the challenge.
3\He ( ) drinking after his wife died.
4\They are read to ( )arms to defend themselves.
麻烦告诉词组在句子中的意思

Answer 1

1. took on 雇佣
2. take over 应付
3. took to 沉迷于
4. take up 握紧