take over
To become the one in charge, or to replace someone who was doing a job.
Meanings
To assume control or management of an organization, country, or situation.
"The new CEO will take over the company in January."
To replace someone in a task, shift, or duty.
"I've been driving for four hours — can you take over for a while?"
To begin to dominate or fill a space, gradually crowding out other things.
"Invasive weeds have completely taken over the garden since we left."
Very common in business (corporate takeover), politics (military takeover), and everyday contexts. Can be transitive ('take over the company') or intransitive ('she'll take over next month'). Also used when one thing gradually dominates another.
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