took over; taken over; taking over; takes over
: to assume control or possession of or responsibility for
military leaders took over the government
Examples of takeover in a Sentence
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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Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
In addition, Abrams said, teen takeovers swell up fast because many teenagers just have no place else to go.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Madix took over hosting duties in 2024.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
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Noun
The group organized the takeover of the Palace of Justice in 1985, the aftermath of which led to a massacre perpetrated by the Colombian Army, which killed 100 people — including 12 ministers of the Supreme Court of Justice.
—Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
In addition, Abrams said, teen takeovers swell up fast because many teenagers just have no place else to go.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Verb
On Thursday, the school promoted offensive coordinator Anthony Vizakis to take over the coveted role, ending a search that lasted about six weeks.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Madix took over hosting duties in 2024.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
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“Takeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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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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