Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take upon yourself
phrase
/teɪk əˈpɒn jɔːrˈsɛlf/
Definition
To accept responsibility or a duty that is usually someone else’s.
Examples
- She decided to take upon herself the task of organizing the charity event.
- When the team leader was absent, he took it upon himself to lead the meeting.
Meaning
The phrase ‘take upon yourself’ means to voluntarily assume a task or responsibility, often without being asked or mandated to do so.
Synonyms
- assume responsibility
- undertake
- shoulder
