take over Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
   assume; arrogate; usurp; seize.
   
   • 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
2. verb take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
   assume; take on; adopt.
   
   • When will the new President assume office?
3. verb free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
   relieve.
   
4. verb take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
   assume; accept; bear.
   
   • I'll accept the charges
   • She agreed to bear the responsibility
5. verb take over ownership of; of corporations and companies
   buy out; buy up.
   
6. verb do over
   repeat.
   
   • They would like to take it over again
7. verb take up and practice as one's own
   adopt; take up; borrow.
   
8. verb take up, as of debts or payments
   absorb.
   
   • absorb the costs for something

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