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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John Ruwitch, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
Marathe has long been known as the figurehead at the top of the club since the takeover in 2023, while Farke’s control of the football side is self-evident.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
LaFleur, who took over as Green Bay’s coach in 2019, owned the division early in his tenure.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Experts say a forcible takeover would likely knock Taiwan's chipmakers offline, temporarily if not longer term.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
Marathe has long been known as the figurehead at the top of the club since the takeover in 2023, while Farke’s control of the football side is self-evident.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Ten different players caught passes from Beck, including Malachi Toney with six for 80 yards and Daniels with five for 73 yards (including the two touchdowns) before Emory Williams took over starting on Miami’s second drive of the third quarter.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
LaFleur, who took over as Green Bay’s coach in 2019, owned the division early in his tenure.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Takeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover. Accessed 9 Sep. 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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