take over Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
    assume; arrogate; usurp; seize.
    • He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town
    • he usurped my rights
    • She seized control of the throne after her husband died
  2. verb take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
    assume; take on; adopt.
    • When will the new President assume office?
  3. verb free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
    relieve.
  4. verb take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
    assume; accept; bear.
    • I'll accept the charges
    • She agreed to bear the responsibility
  5. verb take over ownership of; of corporations and companies
    buy out; buy up.
  6. verb do over
    repeat.
    • They would like to take it over again
  7. verb take up and practice as one's own
    adopt; take up; borrow.
  8. verb take up, as of debts or payments
    absorb.
    • absorb the costs for something

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