TAKE OVER
(verb)
There are 8 meanings of the phrase
Take Over.
Definitions
Take Over - as a verb
Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
Example: "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"
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Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
Example: "When will the new president assume office?"
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Free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
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Take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
Example: "I'll accept the charges"
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Take up, as of debts or payments
Example: "Absorb the costs for something"
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Example Sentences
"The rebels plan to take over the capital city."
"The new CEO aims to take over the company and implement major changes."
"My sister will take over my role as the team captain."
"The competitor's aggressive marketing campaign helped them take over the market share."
"The virus began to take over the computer system, causing it to crash."