be taken on by
[bi ˈteɪkən ɑːn baɪ]
verb phrase
ser contratado por; ser aceito por; ser assumido por
1. to be hired or employed by someone or a company
She was taken on by a major advertising firm.
Ela foi contratada por uma grande agência de publicidade.
2. to be accepted as a client, student, or patient by a professional
The lawyer agreed to be taken on by the new client.
O advogado concordou em aceitar o novo cliente.
3. to be challenged or opposed by someone
He was taken on by his rival in a debate.
Ele foi enfrentado por seu rival em um debate.
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