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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Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
The Times previously reported that the number of street takeovers nearly doubled from 2019 to 2020 in the city of Los Angeles.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Thomas Drance, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
In an email to USAID staff, Jeremy Lewin, a Department of Government Efficiency official who took over running the day-to-day operations at USAID from Pete Marocco on March 20, said the RIFs would go into effect either on July 1 or September 2.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Her comments came during a rise of attacks on Tesla dealerships, vehicles and other property as people retaliated against Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency's takeover of multiple federal agencies.
—Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
The Times previously reported that the number of street takeovers nearly doubled from 2019 to 2020 in the city of Los Angeles.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
Holloway has taken over the Western Conference playoff race.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
In an email to USAID staff, Jeremy Lewin, a Department of Government Efficiency official who took over running the day-to-day operations at USAID from Pete Marocco on March 20, said the RIFs would go into effect either on July 1 or September 2.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Takeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover. Accessed 22 Apr. 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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