Meaning of the word "take charge of" in English

What does "take charge of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

take charge of

US /teɪk tʃɑrdʒ əv/
UK /teɪk tʃɑːdʒ əv/
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Idiom

to assume control or responsibility for something or someone

Example:
She decided to take charge of the project and organize the team.
Someone needs to take charge of the situation before it gets worse.