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take over

to assume control of

In Phrasal Verbs

In more detail

1. (verb) to gain control of something; to become responsible for something that someone else was doing

2. (verb) to occupy a place or position by force or authority

Examples

• 1. When the manager left, I took over her job.
• 2. The army took over the government in a military coup.

Nearby in Phrasal Verbs

sum up, take after, take on, take up, touch on, turn down