take on strength

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To commission a soldier, animal or vehicle into the service of the armed forces.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take on, strength.

Word forms

take on strength takes on strength taking on strength took on strength taken on strength

Etymology

From take on (“enlist”) + strength (“armed forces”).

Related words

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