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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
02
to gain control or possession of something through force, effort, or strategy
03
to take responsibility for someone else's expenses or debts
04
to handle someone's responsibilities for a limited time
05
to take control of a company or business, particularly by buying more shares
06
to adopt a skill or practice and make it one's own
07
to redo a task or activity
08
to occupy a territory by force, usually through military conquest or invasion
09
to gradually become more significant or more in numbers than something else, often leading to replacement
Example
Military leaders took over the government.
Ruth moved into our apartment and promptly took over.
The company took over its competitor's market share.
The student took over the dance style with dedication and passion.
The bakery took over $100 in sales during the morning rush hour.
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