resume vs take on

resume is a noun but take on is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
resume	Yes	No	Yes	No
take on	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, take on is a hypernym of resume; that is, take on is a word with a broader meaning than resume:

Other hypernyms of resume include adopt, assume, take over.

resume (noun)	take on (noun)
short descriptive summary (of events)
a summary of your academic and work history

resume (verb)	take on (verb)
take up or begin anew	take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
return to a previous location or condition	contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
give a summary (of)	admit into a group or community
assume anew	accept as a challenge
	take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities