took over; taken over; taking over; takes over
: to assume control or possession of or responsibility for
military leaders took over the government
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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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The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Questions have been raised over the Italian banking group’s commitment to the deal by simultaneously launching an ambitious formal takeover offer for Italian peer Banco BPM in late November.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 28 Jan. 2025
That’s when Kansas City’s defense took over, applying heavy pressure to Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen, whose backpedaling heave on fourth and four fell through the arms of diving tight end Dalton Kincaid on the ensuing possession.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
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Noun
However, until The Friedkin Group’s takeover is approved, Everton will have to entertain offers for their assets, including Branthwaite.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Questions have been raised over the Italian banking group’s commitment to the deal by simultaneously launching an ambitious formal takeover offer for Italian peer Banco BPM in late November.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
Then, Bill Parcells took over in 1997, a new sheriff in town.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 28 Jan. 2025
That’s when Kansas City’s defense took over, applying heavy pressure to Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen, whose backpedaling heave on fourth and four fell through the arms of diving tight end Dalton Kincaid on the ensuing possession.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Takeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover. Accessed 30 Jan. 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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