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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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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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Dec. 2025
From private flights to Texas wine country curated by The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas, to multiday Lake House takeovers at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, the Ritz-Carlton is developing culturally immersive and exploratory programming.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 13 Dec. 2025
The snow is over by mid morning for the East Coast as the bitter cold takes over.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Paramount itself has indicated that foreign involvement in the WBD takeover could raise regulatory red flags.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Dec. 2025
From private flights to Texas wine country curated by The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas, to multiday Lake House takeovers at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, the Ritz-Carlton is developing culturally immersive and exploratory programming.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
Verb
In 2024, Harbaugh left Michigan after nine seasons to coach the NFL's San Diego Chargers, and Moore took over as head football coach.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 13 Dec. 2025
The snow is over by mid morning for the East Coast as the bitter cold takes over.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Takeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover. Accessed 15 Dec. 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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