What is the meaning of take over?

verb

  • Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession.
    • usage: "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"; "he usurped my rights"; "She seized control of the throne after her husband died"
  • Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities.
    • usage: "When will the new President assume office"
  • Free someone temporarily from his or her obligations.
  • Take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person.
    • usage: "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility"
  • Take over ownership of; of corporations and companies.
  • Do over.
    • usage: "They would like to take it over again"
  • Take up and practice as one's own.
  • Take up, as of debts or payments.
    • usage: "absorb the costs for something"
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