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Definition take over in British English

take over phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to begin to do something that someone else was doing

Example

Can you take over the cooking while I walk the dog?

Example

I'll take over from you for a moment.

Example

Jane took over as director after Richard retired.

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2

to take control of something

Example

IBM is taking over the smaller company.

Example

Gibraltar was taken over by Spain in 1462.

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Definition take over in British English