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to take over
[phrase form: take]
01
to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else
Transitive: to take over a role or responsibility
Example
He hopes to take over the leadership role and guide the team to success.
02
to gain control or possession of something through force, effort, or strategy
Transitive: to take over sth
Example
Military leaders took over the government.
The political party is trying to take over the opposition 's stronghold in the upcoming election.
We need to take over the market by introducing innovative products.
03
to take responsibility for someone else's expenses or debts
Transitive: to take over an expense or debt
Example
The organization decided to take over the costs of the employee 's medical bills.
The government may choose to take over the outstanding debts of struggling businesses during economic downturns.
The generous friend decided to take over the financial burden of the struggling family.
04
to handle someone's responsibilities for a limited time
Intransitive
Transitive: to take over a responsibility
Example
Can you take over my shift tomorrow?
He took over the household chores when his wife was unwell.
We appreciate your willingness to take over during this busy period.
05
to take control of a company or business, particularly by buying more shares
Transitive: to take over a company or business
Example
The billionaire entrepreneur strategically took over the fashion brand, recognizing its potential for global expansion.
The merger allowed the larger company to take over its smaller counterpart and streamline operations.
Shareholders celebrated as the company successfully took over a key player in the market, boosting stock prices.
06
to adopt a skill or practice and make it one's own
Transitive: to take over a skill or practice
Example
The student took over the dance style with dedication and passion.
I plan to take over the gardening technique from my grandmother.
He 's eager to take over the leadership skills he observed in the workshop.
07
to redo a task or activity
Transitive: to take over a task or activity
08
to occupy a territory by force, usually through military conquest or invasion
Transitive: to take over a territory
Example
After a long siege, they finally took over the enemy 's capital.
The rebels managed to take over the strategic mountain pass.
The invaders are attempting to take over the coastal areas for control of the ports.
09
to gradually become more significant or more in numbers than something else, often leading to replacement
Intransitive
Transitive: to take over sth
Example
The weeds in the garden have started to take over, choking out the flowers.
The loud music at the party began to take over the conversation, making it hard to hear each other.
As technology advances, digital books are starting to take over from traditional printed books.
Παράδειγμα
He hopes to take over the leadership role and guide the team to success.
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