take over
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verb
- To assume control of something, especially by force; to usurp.
- To adopt a further responsibility or duty.“He will take over the job permanently when the accountant retires.”
- To relieve someone temporarily.“If you will take over driving, I'd like to get some sleep.”
- To buy out the ownership of a business.“Acme Motors is to take Jetcar Industries over this week, if all goes as planned.”