take office

Idioms  

1. Assume an official position or employment, as in The new chair takes office after the first of the year. [Mid-1800s]

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Example Sentences

After taking office in 2022, Bass said she wanted to increase the size of the LAPD, taking it back to 9,500 officers.

From Los Angeles Times

Since taking office in December 2023 with a plan to revitalize Argentina's struggling economy, Milei has dramatically reduced government spending and spurred deregulation.

From Barron's

Since taking office in December 2023 with a plan to revitalize Argentina's struggling economy, Milei has dramatically reduced government spending and spurred deregulation.

From Barron's

A spokesman for Adams said the former mayor inherited longstanding budget gaps and fiscal pressures when he took office.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even as Singh takes office, tensions in Manipur continue to simmer.

From BBC