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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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2025
The banner recently completed its takeover of MultiChoice Group, the leading South African pay TV company, and has committed to investing in South African content and work with local producers and talent.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett defended the city's response to gun violence after some suggested the state should take over crime watch in the city.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 4 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Check out Billboard‘s eight biggest takeaways from the theatrical takeover here.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2025
The banner recently completed its takeover of MultiChoice Group, the leading South African pay TV company, and has committed to investing in South African content and work with local producers and talent.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
Though Penn State had a key injury with linebacker Tony Rojas sidelined, Knowles was also outwitted by Neuheisel, who only took over the role for the Bruins earlier this week.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett defended the city's response to gun violence after some suggested the state should take over crime watch in the city.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Takeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover. Accessed 7 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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