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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Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
As artificial intelligence rakes through the tech industry and beyond, some students also see some of the hands-on jobs taught in trade schools as less vulnerable to the machine-learning takeover.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024
The tour marks Johnson’s return to the road with the band after missing the 2016 tour due to a hearing loss issue; Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose taking over on vocals.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Zach Bryan leads the pack at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards with 21 nominations, followed by Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen, signaling a country music takeover.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
As artificial intelligence rakes through the tech industry and beyond, some students also see some of the hands-on jobs taught in trade schools as less vulnerable to the machine-learning takeover.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
It’s now thought he was killed in battle near Nir Oz before his body was taken over the Gaza border from Israel.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024
The tour marks Johnson’s return to the road with the band after missing the 2016 tour due to a hearing loss issue; Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose taking over on vocals.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Takeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover. Accessed 18 Dec. 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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