CEFR B1

take over

phrasal verb

Meaning

Assume control, management, or responsibility for something previously held by someone else.

Examples

The new CEO will take over the company next month.
I will take over the driving once we reach the highway.

Synonyms: manage, assume, supersede, usurp

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take over (B1)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /teɪk ˈoʊvər/

Definition

Assume control, management, or responsibility for something previously held by someone else.

Examples

The new CEO will take over the company next month.
I will take over the driving once we reach the highway.
A large corporation is planning to take over the smaller local business.

How to Use take over

take over from someone (phrasal verb): To replace a specific person in a role. — "She will take over from the manager who is retiring."
take over a company (collocation): To acquire a business entity. — "The conglomerate intends to take over the smaller startup."

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