took over; taken over; taking over; takes over
: to assume control or possession of or responsibility for
military leaders took over the government
Examples of takeover in a Sentence
Noun
The government experienced a military takeover in 2002.
the new government's high-handed takeover of private industries
Verb
I'll take over for her until she gets back from her morning break.
took over the responsibility of caring for the animals
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Emily Reynolds Bergh, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The journey picks up again on May 30 and heads to Cannes, with a takeover of the Armani/Caffè terrace, and then heads to Capri, where a Giorgio Armani boutique opened in April on Via Camerelle that was designed to evoke the atmosphere of seaside destinations.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Voices Commentary: Bruce Arena aims to achieve the seemingly impossible with San José
Bruce Arena is taking over a San José Earthquakes team that was one of the worst in MLS history.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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Noun
Allow guest blogging or social media posting (i.e., an influencer account takeover).
—Emily Reynolds Bergh, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The journey picks up again on May 30 and heads to Cannes, with a takeover of the Armani/Caffè terrace, and then heads to Capri, where a Giorgio Armani boutique opened in April on Via Camerelle that was designed to evoke the atmosphere of seaside destinations.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Verb
The district operates Nuevo Memory Gardens in Ramona. Stupar, Smith and Lynch took over the seats after it was disclosed that the district had provided two of its longtime trustees, Daniel Vengler Sr. and William Biggs, with health care benefits valued at $402,000 over 12 years.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Voices Commentary: Bruce Arena aims to achieve the seemingly impossible with San José
Bruce Arena is taking over a San José Earthquakes team that was one of the worst in MLS history.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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“Takeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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takeover
noun
take·over
ˈtāk-ˌō-vər 
: the acquisition of control or possession (as of a corporation)
a hostile takeover
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