English · Work & Business
take over
/teɪk ˈəʊ.və/
[/teɪk ˈəʊ.və/]
assume control
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Definition
To assume control or responsibility for something, such as a company or task.
Example
A larger firm took over the family business, and many of the original staff lost their jobs.
A larger firm took over the family business, and many of the original staff lost their jobs.
Etymology
From 'take' plus 'over', meaning to assume control, common in business since the 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Neutral to formal; the noun 'takeover' is standard business vocabulary.