take over

British  

verb

1. to assume the control or management of

2. printing to move (copy) to the next line

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noun

1. 1. the act of seizing or assuming power, control, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      takeover bid

2. sport another word for changeover

take over Idioms  

1. Assume control, management, or possession of, as in The pilot told his copilot to take over the controls, or There's a secret bid to take over our company. [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

In a visit to Pacific Palisades on Wednesday, top White House officials vowed to take over and speed up building permitting, a core state and local function, for rebuilding after the Los Angeles wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times

Following the ruling, the Panamanian government tapped Danish company Maersk to temporarily take over management of the port terminals until a new concession is awarded.

From Barron's

The USC board of trustees said it unanimously voted for Kim, 53, the university’s former general counsel who previously worked as a federal prosecutor, to immediately take over the role.

From Los Angeles Times

He took over the halftime stage, bringing out guests including Samuel L. Jackson and SZA.

From Los Angeles Times

Google’s goliath video platform took over as the most-watched video provider on U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

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