We are continuing with the verb ‘take‘ in different phrases.

take on means to undertake work
She is all set to take on this new project.

take on also means to engage persons as staff
The company is taking on many new workers for its new site.

take on also means to accept as an opponent
She will take on Maria in the Super League Finals.

take to means to begin a habit
He recently took to drinking after the massive loss in his business.

take to also means to seek safety or refuge in some place
The passengers took to the boats when they found that the ship was about to sink.