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. See changeover
   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 real power lies in a handful of men like Dan Loeb, who personally put up a million dollars to take over the Senate.

From The Daily Beast

But he said he was happy that I was there, to take over if needed.

From The Daily Beast

Akhtar will take over from Zaheer-ul-Islam, who is set to retire on Oct. 1.

From The Daily Beast

Her new case officer, whom she knew as David, had already arrived to take over from his predecessor.

From The Daily Beast

And people searching to take over a lease can select “landlord approved” apartments to streamline the process.

From The Daily Beast

On his arrival at Rome, to take over his new command, he found himself face to face with a mutiny.

From Project Gutenberg

The Commandant was to take over the offices, staff, and functions of the late Civil Governor.

From Project Gutenberg

He binds himself at any time, subject to my desire, to take over a thousand shares at par.

From Project Gutenberg

I found that my Brigadier had arranged that I was to take over the front of something over two regiments.

From Project Gutenberg

I'm too old to mess in, but a youngster could take over en double his money in five years.

From Project Gutenberg

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