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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.
The supervisor is taking over the team's training program.
The elected official is taking over the office duties this week.
02
to gain control or possession of something through force, effort, or strategy
Transitive: to take over sth
Example
The new CEO plans to take the company over and implement significant changes.
We need to take over the market by introducing innovative products.
The rebel forces attempted to take the government over in a coup.
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.
She offered to take the loan over, easing the financial stress on her parents.
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?
I need you to take over for me at the reception for an hour.
He took over the household chores when his wife was unwell.
05
to take control of a company or business, particularly by buying more shares
Transitive: to take over a company or business
Example
Investors are eyeing the opportunity to take the innovative tech startup over and capitalize on its breakthrough products.
The merger allowed the larger company to take over its smaller counterpart and streamline operations.
The billionaire entrepreneur strategically took over the fashion brand, recognizing its potential for global expansion.
06
to adopt a skill or practice and make it one's own
Transitive: to take over a skill or practice
Example
She decided to take the new cooking technique over after attending the class.
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
Example
The coach took the training session over to focus on specific skills.
The team took the project over to implement better strategies.
The teacher took the quiz over to ensure fairness.
08
to occupy a territory by force, usually through military conquest or invasion
Transitive: to take over a territory
Example
The rebels managed to take over the strategic mountain pass.
The general decided to take over the border town to secure a strategic position.
After a long siege, they finally took over the enemy's capital.
09
to gradually become more significant or more in numbers than something else, often leading to replacement
Intransitive
Transitive: to take over sth
Example
As technology advances, digital books are starting to take over from traditional printed books.
The weeds in the garden have started to take over, choking out the flowers.
He felt his anxiety starting to take over as the deadline approached.
