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Take over
To assume control of something, especially by force; to usurp.
📖 Definitions of "Take over"
verb
- 1
To assume control of something, especially by force; to usurp.
- 2
To adopt a further responsibility or duty.
"He will take over the job permanently when the accountant retires."
- 3
To relieve someone temporarily.
"If you will take over driving, I'd like to get some sleep."
- 4
To buy out the ownership of a business.
"Acme Motors is to take Jetcar Industries over this week, if all goes as planned."
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