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

After Warren took over, the team continued to explore options inside Chicago, yet all signs pointed toward Arlington Heights.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her father considers this just a hobby, a weekend recreation that shouldn’t interfere with her taking over the store one day.

From Los Angeles Times

Investors need to be aware of the narratives that have taken over the market.

From Barron's

They include Tesla shareholders, as well as investors who helped back the billionaire’s 2022 effort to take over Twitter.

From The Wall Street Journal

China promised the Hong Kong people that it would protect their freedom after it took over the British colony in 1997.

From The Wall Street Journal

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