Meaning of the word "come to power" in English

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come to power

US /kʌm tu ˈpaʊ.ɚ/
UK /kʌm tu ˈpaʊ.ər/
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Idiom

to be installed in high office as a result of an election, appointment, or coup

Example:
The new government came to power after the general election.
He came to power during a period of great economic instability.