take office

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

Example Sentences

The announcement is one of the first under new Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, who moved from the Ministry of Justice during last week's reshuffle, though the reduction in licences predates her taking office.

From BBC

Before he even took office, his supporters broke out in a bitter online brawl about whether the administration should make it easier for companies to secure visas for high-skilled tech workers.

From BBC

Only a week after taking office as justice secretary last year, she announced plans to release thousands of prisoners earlier than planned to avoid what she called "total collapse" of the prison system.

From BBC

Starmer and his party have been in permanent crisis almost since taking office 14 months ago, and needed both a scapegoat and the appearance of decisive action.

From Salon

Ishiba, who took office in October 2024 promising to tackle rising prices, struggled to inspire confidence as the country faced economic headwinds, a cost-of-living crisis and fractious politics with the US.

From BBC