Take Over — synonyms, definition

1. take over (Verb)

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take over (Verb) — Take control of (without authority and possibly with force); take as one's right or possession.

take over (Verb) — Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities. ex. "When will the new President take over office?"

take over (Verb) — Free someone temporarily from his or her obligations.

take over (Verb) — Take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person. ex. "She agreed to take over the responsibility"

take over (Verb) — Take over ownership of; of corporations and companies.

take over (Verb) — Do over.

take over (Verb) — Take up and practice as one's own.

take over (Verb) — Take up, as of debts or payments. ex. "take over the costs for something"

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2. take over (Noun)

coup coup d'etat putsch

take over (Noun) — A sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force.

take over (Noun) — A change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation.

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