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English / phrasal verb

take over

MEANING IN ENGLISH

to assume control, management, or responsibility for a task, role, or project from someone else

In context

01

When the lead analyst unexpectedly fell ill, Maria stepped up to take over the client presentation without hesitation.

02

The enterprise plans to take over regional logistics operations to maintain tighter control over delivery quality.

Synonyms

Assume control,take charge of,step into

Antonyms

Relinquish,hand over,step aside

Collocations

Take over a project,take over leadership,take over duties

Sources

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