take-charge
adjective
able or seemingly able to take charge.
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take chargeAssume control, command, or responsibility, as in I'll take charge of selling the tickets if you'll do the publicity, or They're not happy about the counselor who took charge of the children. [Late 1300s]
take-charge
American
[tayk-chahrj]
/ ˈteɪkˈtʃɑrdʒ /
adjective
take charge
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She was generally right on target for the dramatic stories related, as take-charge and cheeky, witty, or sobbing and heartbroken as the lyrics required.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
But they all fit nicely and amusingly into their roles, as does Idina Menzel, who plays Danny’s take-charge wife, Bree.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2023
But the take-charge instincts from his business side served him well in times of crisis.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 20, 2023
That much is clear in her take-charge reappearance at the Manhattan penthouse the day after his death, decked out in black from the funerary fascinator in her hair to her smart heels.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2023
But Just Renee seemed to be a natural take-charge person—she was leading the way, even though she had no idea what they were supposed to be looking for.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Shelton, however, was ruthless as Alcaraz's level dropped sharply and embarked on a run of nine unanswered games to claim the second set and take charge of the third.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
New Zealander Stephen Fleming has been appointed as McCullum's replacement but will not take charge until the winter tour of South Africa, leaving Trescothick as interim.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
If the district does not follow through with budget cuts, county education officials will take charge and impose them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Last Wednesday, the Treasury Department announced that Bisignano would take charge of the implementation of Trump Accounts, the tax-deferred retirement accounts for children.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
But here in Bengaluru, I need to prove I'm able to take charge.
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
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