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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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
Paramount Media giant Paramount has laid off employees in multiple waves both ahead of and in the aftermath of the takeover by tech baron Larry Ellison.
—James Powel, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
In it, James Franco portrays Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus magician who’s transported from Kansas to the Land of Oz — where residents expect a great and powerful wizard to take over as ruler.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The Brunello Cucinelli takeover is the latest in a series of lavish brand events that Harrods began hosting three years ago.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
Paramount Media giant Paramount has laid off employees in multiple waves both ahead of and in the aftermath of the takeover by tech baron Larry Ellison.
—James Powel, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Verb
Fueled by their presence in diners and the rise of linoleum flooring—which made the style easier and cheaper to install—the familiar black-and-white checkered floor quickly took over kitchens and bathrooms.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
In it, James Franco portrays Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus magician who’s transported from Kansas to the Land of Oz — where residents expect a great and powerful wizard to take over as ruler.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Takeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover. Accessed 25 Nov. 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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