Definition of take-charge
(Entry 1 of 2)
: having the qualities of a forceful leader
a take-charge executive
take charge
idiomatic phraseDefinition of take charge (Entry 2 of 2)
: to assume control, command, care, or custody
… the people Americans have chosen to take charge in times of crisis …— Marc Fisher
—often used with of She took charge of the company/team/project.A neighbor took charge of the children until he got home from the emergency room.Happiness is what occurs when you take charge of your life …— Terina AllenSamuel Morse wanted the federal government to take charge of building a national telegraph system.— Virginia PostrelI could see that unless I took charge of the situation nothing would get done. So I said, "Mouse, you and Jane … help me … ."— Judy Blume
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