take over meaning and definition

TAKE OVER verb

Definition of take over (verb)

1. 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
2. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
   • "When will the new President assume office?"
   • synonyms: adopt, assume, take on
3. free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
   • synonyms: relieve
4. 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
5. take over ownership of; of corporations and companies
   • synonyms: buy out, buy up
6. do over
   • "They would like to take it over again"
   • synonyms: repeat
7. take up and practice as one's own
   • synonyms: adopt, borrow, take up
8. take up, as of debts or payments
   • "absorb the costs for something"
   • synonyms: absorb