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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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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Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
State police responded to the report of a street takeover in Bethany over the weekend.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2024
Erin Blakemore, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
The Inn at Vaucluse Spring, Shenandoah Valley 83 miles from D.C.
Former Belgian embassy chef Jan Van Haute took over this 200-year-old estate and natural spring and is transforming it into a European-style escape on 44 acres.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 21 July 2024
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Noun
Charli’s new hit song and upcoming tour come amid Brat’s summertime takeover, which has already become a huge trend among fans inspired by the album’s neon green cover.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
State police responded to the report of a street takeover in Bethany over the weekend.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2024
Verb
That might explain why rabbits in Australia, a continent now overrun with wild bunnies, didn’t immediately take over when domestic rabbits were first introduced.
—Erin Blakemore, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
The Inn at Vaucluse Spring, Shenandoah Valley 83 miles from D.C.
Former Belgian embassy chef Jan Van Haute took over this 200-year-old estate and natural spring and is transforming it into a European-style escape on 44 acres.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 21 July 2024
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“Takeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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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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