take over

verb

1. to assume the control or management of
2. printing to move (copy) to the next line

noun

1. 1. the act of seizing or assuming power, control, etc
   2. ( as modifier )

      takeover bid

2. sport another word for changeover

Idioms and Phrases

Assume control, management, or possession of, as in The pilot told his copilot to take over the controls , or There's a secret bid to take over our company . [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

The new IOC president will be elected in March 2025 and will take over in June.

From BBC

The other Cabinet officials chosen so far have been typical Trump toadies and henchmen: Former congressman John Ratcliffe, who was acting director of national intelligence under Trump, will lead the CIA; South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will take over DHS; and former Rep. Lee Zeldin will be EPA chief.

From Salon

Will self-driving cars and artificial intelligence take over the world?

From Los Angeles Times

“He said, ‘I’m not doing well; you know I’m sick, and I’d like you to take over the company,’” Jamison recalled to The Times in 2010.

From Los Angeles Times

He also has the backing of Lineker, who, when discussing the speculation over his future on The Rest is Football, told Richards: "I'd love to see you take over. I think you'd be brilliant in the chair."

From BBC

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