Take charge Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈtʃɑɹdʒ
TAYK CHARJ
tˈeɪk/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ
TAYK CHAHDJ
Definition
To start being responsible for something or someone, especially by making decisions and giving orders.
Usage & Nuances
Common in business, leadership, and teamwork. Often used with 'of' or 'for' (e.g., 'take charge of the meeting'). Implies stepping up to lead or manage. More assertive than just 'help out'.
Spanish: tomar el control - hacerse cargoPortuguese (BR): assumir o comando - tomar a responsabilidadePortuguese (PT): assumir o comando - tomar a responsabilidadeChinese (Simplified): 负责 - 掌管Chinese (Traditional): 負責 - 掌管Hindi: ज़िम्मेदारी लेना - नेतृत्व करनाArabic: يتولى المسؤولية - يتسلم القيادةBengali: দায়িত্ব নেওয়া - নেতৃত্ব গ্রহণ করাRussian: взять на себя ответственность - возглавитьJapanese: 指揮を執る - 責任を持つVietnamese: đảm nhận - chủ động lãnh đạoKorean: 책임지다 - 주도하다Turkish: sorumluluğu üstlenmek - kontrolü ele almakUrdu: ذمہ داری لینا - اختیارات سنبھالناIndonesian: memimpin - mengambil alih tanggung jawab
Example Sentences
Who's going to take charge of the project?
basic
You need to take charge if you want things to improve.
basic
She decided to take charge of her own career.
basic
I’ll take charge while you’re away on vacation.
natural
He loves to take charge in any situation, even when no one asks him to.
natural
Someone needs to step up and take charge, or nothing will get done.
natural