Meaning of the word "take over" in English

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take over

US /ˈteɪk ˌoʊ.vər/

UK /ˈteɪk ˌoʊ.vər/

to assume control of something, or to take responsibility for something from someone else

Example:

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She will take over as CEO next month.

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The company was taken over by a larger corporation.

Synonym:

assume control gain control seize control acquire annex

to begin to have control of something

Example:

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The weeds quickly took over the garden.

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His emotions started to take over.

Synonym:

dominate overwhelm engulf submerge

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