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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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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Ron Elving, NPR, 22 June 2024
This year the brand partnered with Galaxy Macau for its first pool takeover there in May.
—Luis Campuzano, WWD, 21 June 2024
Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2024
The coach took over the American team June 1, two weeks after leading Chelsea to its fifth consecutive title in England’s top league.
—Tom Krasovic, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
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Noun
This may seem over the top or beyond the pale, a takeover of a historic event by reality TV theatrics.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 22 June 2024
This year the brand partnered with Galaxy Macau for its first pool takeover there in May.
—Luis Campuzano, WWD, 21 June 2024
Verb
Wellington The 4th of July Celebration will take over Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road, from 6 to 9 p.m. July 4 with an aerial trapeze performance, bounce houses and inflatables, face painting and petting zoo, wall climb race, games, food trucks, vendors and music by the 56 Ace Band.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2024
The coach took over the American team June 1, two weeks after leading Chelsea to its fifth consecutive title in England’s top league.
—Tom Krasovic, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
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“Takeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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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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