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take over - Dictionary definition and meaning for take over

TAKE OVER

  • (verb) take up, as of debts or payments

    "absorb the costs for something"

    synonyms : absorb

  • (verb) take over ownership of; of corporations and companies

    synonyms : buy out , buy up

  • (verb) seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

    "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town", "he usurped my rights", "She seized control of the throne after her husband died"

    synonyms : arrogate , assume , seize , usurp

    The Britishers usurped the Indian Emperors. -added by priyavanjeri

  • (verb) take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

    "I'll accept the charges", "She agreed to bear the responsibility"

    synonyms : accept , assume , bear

  • (verb) take up and practice as one's own

    synonyms : adopt , borrow , take up

  • (verb) take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

    "When will the new President assume office?"

    synonyms : adopt , assume , take on

  • (verb) free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

    synonyms : relieve

  • (verb) do over

    "They would like to take it over again"

    synonyms : repeat

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.


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