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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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
In Putin-era Russia, the takeover of NTV, and similar cases of state encroachment in the media, eventually led to a culture of self-censorship, in which outright bans or other repressive measures were relatively rare.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Three people in the area took over caring for Ally Marshall and transported her to the Sugar Creek Fire Department, court documents said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The takeover talks are happening during a busy fall game release schedule for the company; the latest edition of its annual soccer game, EA Sports FC 26, is out this week.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
In Putin-era Russia, the takeover of NTV, and similar cases of state encroachment in the media, eventually led to a culture of self-censorship, in which outright bans or other repressive measures were relatively rare.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
East Ridge took the second half’s opening kickoff but had to punt, and Mounds View took over at its 47-yard line.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Three people in the area took over caring for Ally Marshall and transported her to the Sugar Creek Fire Department, court documents said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Takeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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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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