Take over
/sɔːt ˈəʊvə/B1
Intermediate
1. To assume control or responsibility for something, especially by force or without permission.
- After the CEO resigned, the vice-president took over the company immediately.
- The army successfully took over the city after several days of battle.
2. To begin to have control of something that someone else was handling.
- When John went on vacation, Susan took over his duties at work.
- The teacher asked the assistant to take over the class while she was at a meeting.
3. To take charge in a situation where someone else was formerly leading.
- During the meeting, when the manager had to step out, Sarah took over.
- After the previous project manager left, Eric took over to ensure the project's continuation.
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