Definition of take over

verb (v)

• seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession (verb.possession)

  Synonym: arrogate, assume, seize, usurp
  

  source: wordnet30
• take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities (verb.social)

  Synonym: adopt, assume, take on
  

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• free someone temporarily from his or her obligations (verb.social)

  Synonym: relieve
  

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• take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person (verb.possession)

  Synonym: accept, assume, bear
  

  source: wordnet30
• take over ownership of; of corporations and companies (verb.possession)

  Synonym: buy out, buy up
  

  source: wordnet30
• do over (verb.social)

  Synonym: repeat
  

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• take up and practice as one's own (verb.possession)

  Synonym: adopt, borrow, take up
  

  source: wordnet30
• take up, as of debts or payments (verb.possession)

  Synonym: absorb
  

  source: wordnet30

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