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
[teyk-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
And they all focus on tough, take-charge women — often women whose commitment to what they know or think is right can make them a little hard to live with.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2024
O’Hoppe played 51 games last season, hit 14 home runs, and drew raves from the pitchers for his defensive aptitude and take-charge attitude.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
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
None of us wanted to leave her there with those white strangers, but Mrs. Huckaby seemed to be a take-charge person who would look after her.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
Fleming was appointed last month, yet will not take charge of England in a Test until South Africa at Christmas.
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
Fifa has announced American referee Ismail Elfath will take charge of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Percy was supposed to step up, take charge, and keep everybody safe.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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