Take over Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈteɪk/ /ˈoʊvɝ

TAYK OH-ver

UK

tˈeɪk/ /ˈəʊvɐ

TAYK OH-vuh

Definition

To start having control or responsibility for something, especially from someone else. Commonly used for jobs, companies, or responsibilities.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly informal to neutral; often used in business, leadership, and responsibility contexts. Common collocations: 'take over a company', 'take over as manager', 'take over for someone'. Not used for physical possession; doesn't mean to simply 'take'. Distinct from 'take on', which means to accept (a task/responsibility), not to seize control.

• Spanish: hacerse cargo de - asumir el control de - tomar el control de
• Portuguese (BR): assumir - tomar conta de - assumir o controle de
• Portuguese (PT): assumir - tomar conta de - assumir o controlo de
• Chinese (Simplified): 接管 - 接手 - 接任
• Chinese (Traditional): 接管 - 接手 - 接任
• Hindi: कब्ज़ा करना (कारोबार/जिम्मेदारी पर) - कार्यभार संभालना
• Arabic: يتولى - يستلم (المسؤولية/إدارة)
• Bengali: দায়িত্ব নেওয়া - কর্তৃত্ব নেওয়া
• Russian: взять на себя - захватить управление
• Japanese: 引き継ぐ - 引き受ける
• Vietnamese: tiếp quản - đảm nhận
• Korean: 인수하다 - 맡다
• Turkish: devralmak - üstlenmek
• Urdu: ذمہ داری سنبھالنا - کنٹرول سنبھالنا
• Indonesian: mengambil alih

Example Sentences

She will take over the project when John leaves.

basic

A new manager will take over next month.

basic

Can you take over while I’m on vacation?

basic

When the CEO resigned, Sarah was quick to take over.

natural

Our company was taken over by a larger competitor last year.

natural

I don't want to take over if you're not ready to leave yet.

natural