: having the qualities of a forceful leader
a take-charge executive
take charge
2 of 2idiomatic phrase
: to assume control, command, care, or custody
… the people Americans have chosen to take charge in times of crisis …—
Marc Fisher
—often used with ofMarc FisherShe 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 Allen
Terina AllenSamuel Morse wanted the federal government to take charge of building a national telegraph system.—Virginia Postrel
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
Judy BlumeExamples of take-charge in a Sentence
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Alice Park, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
The result is a unique action sequence that cements Rain’s transformation into a fearless, take-charge hero.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
As chronicled on his Dale Jr. Download podcast, Dale Earnhardt Jr. took charge of the Charlotte program on the video game’s dynasty mode, ultimately leading Charlotte to a national championship.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
More mild-mannered than take-charge showman, Ricks prefers to take an under-the-radar approach to dominating the industry.
—Alice Park, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
The result is a unique action sequence that cements Rain’s transformation into a fearless, take-charge hero.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
Idiomatic phrase
But Haugh and Clayton took charge while the Red Raiders could not keep up as Florida outscored them 20-6 during the final four minutes.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
As chronicled on his Dale Jr. Download podcast, Dale Earnhardt Jr. took charge of the Charlotte program on the video game’s dynasty mode, ultimately leading Charlotte to a national championship.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Take-charge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take-charge. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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