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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Time, 24 Oct. 2025
The leading takeover candidate is aspiring Hollywood empire-builder David Ellison, son of one of the world’s wealthiest people.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Molloy grew up here, and after taking over from his father, now lives within walking distance.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Advertisement Though the families once wielded far-reaching control within New York City, their influence—and membership—have been buffeted since the 1980s by corporate takeovers and prosecutions, according to experts.
—Time, 24 Oct. 2025
The leading takeover candidate is aspiring Hollywood empire-builder David Ellison, son of one of the world’s wealthiest people.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Lutzes' story has been the subject of much debate, especially given the fact that the next family to take over the house, James and Barbara Cromarty, lived in the house for a decade without any paranormal occurrences.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Molloy grew up here, and after taking over from his father, now lives within walking distance.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Takeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover. Accessed 31 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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