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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
Examples
He hopes to take over the leadership role and guide the team to success.
The supervisor is taking over the team's training program.
02
to gain control or possession of something through force, effort, or strategy
Transitive: to take over sth
Examples
The new CEO plans to take the company over and implement significant changes.
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
Examples
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.
04
to handle someone's responsibilities for a limited time
Intransitive
Transitive: to take over a responsibility
Examples
Can you take over my shift tomorrow? I have a family emergency.
I need you to take over for me at the reception for an hour.
05
to take control of a company or business, particularly by buying more shares
Transitive: to take over a company or business
Examples
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.
06
to adopt a skill or practice and make it one's own
Transitive: to take over a skill or practice
Examples
She decided to take the new cooking technique over after attending the class.
I plan to take over the gardening technique from my grandmother.
07
to redo a task or activity
Transitive: to take over a task or activity
Examples
The coach took the training session over to focus on specific skills.
The team took the project over to implement better strategies.
08
to occupy a territory by force, usually through military conquest or invasion
Transitive: to take over a territory
Examples
The rebels managed to take over the strategic mountain pass.
The general decided to take over the border town to secure a strategic position.
09
to gradually become more significant or more in numbers than something else, often leading to replacement
Intransitive
Transitive: to take over sth
Examples
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.
