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verb

1. 1

   To assume control of something, especially by force; to usurp.

2. 2

   To adopt a further responsibility or duty.

   “He will take over the job permanently when the accountant retires.”

3. 3

   To relieve someone temporarily.

   “If you will take over driving, I'd like to get some sleep.”

4. 4

   To buy out the ownership of a business.

   “Acme Motors is to take Jetcar Industries over this week, if all goes as planned.”

5. 5

   To appropriate something without permission.

6. 6

   To annex a territory by conquest or invasion.

   “Ancient Rome took over lands throughout the known world.”

7. 7

   To become more successful (than someone or something else).

   “Buzz Lightyear has taken over Woody as the most popular children's toy.”