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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Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Police are investigating an overnight street takeover in North Haven on Saturday that injured two spectators.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Dec. 2024
Chantz Martin, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Before assuming control, In-ho formerly competed in the games as Player 132, eventually taking over the role of Player 001 from the original creator, Oh Il-nam (O Yeong-su).
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Yet supporters crucially ended 2024 with something of a spring in their step due to The Friedkin Group’s (TFG) takeover of the club.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Police are investigating an overnight street takeover in North Haven on Saturday that injured two spectators.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Dec. 2024
Verb
Assistant Bill Courtney has been tapped to take over the head coaching job on an interim basis.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Before assuming control, In-ho formerly competed in the games as Player 132, eventually taking over the role of Player 001 from the original creator, Oh Il-nam (O Yeong-su).
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Takeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover. Accessed 4 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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