What does Take Over Mean?
Definition as Verb
- seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
- take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
- free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
- take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
- take over ownership of; of corporations and companies
- do over
- take up and practice as one's own
- take up, as of debts or payments
Examples
- "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"
- "When will the new President assume office?"
- "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility"
- "They would like to take it over again"
- "absorb the costs for something"