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

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take over

Adidas also announced the appointment of Birgit Kretschmer as new chief financial officer; she will take over the role from Harm Ohlmeyer at the end of the year.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

“We’re not going to just come in and take over and boot them out. We need to talk to them and see what they want.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

Arnault appeared particularly exercised by suggestions of a “Succession”-style struggle among his children—Delphine, Antoine, Alexandre, Frédéric and Jean—to take over.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

While adamant that the tradition would survive, Keller pointed to a "succession problem", with younger generations unwilling to take over a tough family business.

From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026

“Papa’s coming down now to take over the counter, so let’s blow this joint.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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