take on responsibilities

He took on responsibility for town planning between 1971 and 1973.

Didn't having rights also mean that you had to take on responsibilities too?

You're in no position to take on responsibilities like that.

"Is the wife taking on extra responsibility for the children so she won't have to give him money?"

We have legislation every year in terms of taking on more responsibility.

Some adolescents take on too much responsibility and have to learn when to ask for help.

Two years later, he took on added responsibility for all international operations.

The states say they are being forced to take on responsibilities without the ability to pay for them.

It must take on increased responsibilities in the coming weeks.

I had enough trouble doing that without taking on responsibilities for other people as well.