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

Then people like Sam Altman of OpenAI are like, yeah, AI is an existential threat, it could take over the whole world and that’s why you should put us in charge of it.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

Koning noted that he was viewed as a leading candidate to take over from former CEO Frank Bisignano after he departed for a role in the Trump administration last year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

The downside is you might be a bit groggy, but the adrenaline rush should take over so you enjoy it, although you "might struggle to then fall back asleep", says Revell.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

The charade will help Stewart close a business deal and make him the favored Whitfield to take over the family’s real-estate empire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

If I pay attention and work hard, maybe I can take over making dinner at home.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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