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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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Investors have supported the Larry Ellison family takeover, which would become the biggest Hollywood merger in nearly a decade.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Last fall, a friend told Hobbs that Peanuts Deluxe Cafe, a greasy-spoon hangout for San Jose State students on East San Fernando Street, was for sale and the SJSU alum decided to jump in and took over in October.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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Noun
The mood in the Serna Center was decidedly grim Thursday night as the leader of a state financial agency told the Sacramento City Unified School District board that a state takeover is inevitable.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Investors have supported the Larry Ellison family takeover, which would become the biggest Hollywood merger in nearly a decade.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Verb
Guadalupe Lopez, a member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, took over the office in July 2025.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Last fall, a friend told Hobbs that Peanuts Deluxe Cafe, a greasy-spoon hangout for San Jose State students on East San Fernando Street, was for sale and the SJSU alum decided to jump in and took over in October.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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“Takeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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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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