take over

verb

1. to assume the control or management of

2. printing to move (copy) to the next line

noun

1. 1. the act of seizing or assuming power, control, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      takeover bid

2. sport another word for changeover

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Example Sentences

The person who has been sitting next to him for 30 years in the press box running the scoreboard clock, Anthony Villalobos, will take over announcing for the rest of the season.

From Los Angeles Times

The club explained that when the new owners took over four years ago, they ended agreements with third parties that allowed them to sell tickets.

From BBC

"The perception of a period can take over, but when the players have their rugby head on, they tend to be focused and pretty involved," said Okell.

From BBC

In 2022, right at the start of their full-scale invasion when the Russians were advancing on Kyiv, they took over the village.

From BBC

Colbert has hosted the show for 10 years, taking over from Letterman after hosting Comedy Central’s news satire “The Colbert Report” for nine years, where he played a caricature of a political pundit.

From Los Angeles Times

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