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

It is high time a woman took charge of the United Nations, argued three of the candidates in the running to take over as secretary-general, at a debate on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“I still plan to take over Starz, and I will eventually get control of Starz.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The search for the next 007 officially began last month, after years of anticipation and speculation about who will take over from Daniel Craig.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Heidi O’Neill, a longtime Nike veteran, will take over as Lululemon CEO in September.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Then, when they’d flown back through the storm of antiaircraft fire and enemy fighter planes and were safely over Soviet territory again, Valentin let Klava take over to lead the flight home.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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