To agree to purchase some good or service.
To add one's own name to the list of people who are participating in something (including amateur, but not professional, teams)
To add a name to the list of people who are participating in something.
To acquire, bring in, or introduce.
To assume or take responsibility for.
To (attempt to) dribble round (an opposition player).
To catch on, do well; to become popular.
To obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.
To begin to have or exhibit.
To attempt to fight, compete with, or engage with.
To grieve or be concerned (about something or someone).