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Synonyms

take over

British  

verb

  1. to assume the control or management of

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

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

    2. ( as modifier )

      takeover bid

  2. sport another word for changeover

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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]

Example Sentences

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You mentioned that when your father told you that you didn’t have to take over, the family business wasn’t very profitable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

When consultants take over front-line roles during strikes, decision‑making tends to be more direct, according to Dr Damian Roland of the University of Leicester.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

"That's really when we can allow the emotions to take over, and, you know, start talking about success."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The company said Andy Caine would take over the role on Sunday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Being at the delicate cerebral stage, it was time for the Headmistress to take over and the Cardinals to carry out the procedure.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

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