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take over

British pronunciation/tˈeɪk ˈəʊvə/
American pronunciation/tˈeɪk ˈoʊvɚ/
to take over
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
[phrase form: take]
1

to take control and begin to be in charge of something

synonyms : adopt
assume
take on
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2

gain control or possession of something through force, effort, or strategy

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3

take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

synonyms : accept
assume
bear
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4

free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

synonyms : relieve
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5

to take control of a company or business, particularly by buying more shares

synonyms : buy out
buy up
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6

take up and practice as one's own

synonyms : adopt
borrow
take up
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7

do over

synonyms : repeat
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8

take up, as of debts or payments

synonyms : absorb
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9

to become the most powerful or influential entity in a particular area by gaining control and authority over others involved in the same field or activity

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10

to seize or occupy a territory by force, usually through military conquest or invasion

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Examples
1Military leaders took over the government.
2The company took over its competitor's market share.
3He filled his father's shoes when he took over the family business.
4I'll step into the breach and take over the project.
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