Operate
Take on
Take on verb - To enter into contest or conflict with.
Both terms in one sentence
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While him turning might have strengthened Roman and Dean's bond, the two decided to operate separately with their own tactics to take on the Authority and Seth.
Source: Wrestling / Seth Rollins -
The transformation causes them to take on a more over-the-top appearance, act like cartoon characters, and operate under Toon Physics.
Source: Toon Transformation - The story has a boatload of references to the history of Disney and Warner Brothers animation, and it's a very detailed take on how these Toons could operate if they were actually drawn-up actors in real life.
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