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British pronunciation/tˈeɪk ˈəʊvə/
American pronunciation/tˈeɪk ˈoʊvɚ/

Definition & Meaning of "take over"

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
to take over definition and meaning
02

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

Transitive: to take over sth
03

to take responsibility for someone else's expenses or debts

Transitive: to take over an expense or debt
04

to handle someone's responsibilities for a limited time

Intransitive
Transitive: to take over a responsibility
05

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

Transitive: to take over a company or business
06

to adopt a skill or practice and make it one's own

Transitive: to take over a skill or practice
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
09

to gradually become more significant or more in numbers than something else, often leading to replacement

Intransitive
Transitive: to take over sth

take over

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Example
He hopes to take over the leadership role and guide the team to success.
The military took over the administration during the emergency.
The company took over its competitor's market share.
The long-distance bus journey took over ten hours.
The student took over the dance style with dedication and passion.
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