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take over English

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What does take over mean?

take over

(= assume, usurp, seize) seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town he usurped my rights She seized control of the throne after her husband died (= assume, take on) take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities When will the new President assume office? free someone temporarily from his or her obligations (= bear, accept) take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person I'll accept the charges She agreed to bear the responsibility take over ownership of; of corporations and companies (= repeat) do over They would like to take it over again (= take up) take up and practice as one's own (= absorb) take up, as of debts or payments absorb the costs for something

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Movie subtitles

I'm saying you should take it over and do it right.
Then the kids would turn against Frankie, and I could take over the peanut racket.
And since you won't take responsibility, as of today, I'm taking over the peanut racket, and I guarantee every sandwich I sell.
So, Nick, why did you decide to take over the PBJ racket?

News and current affairs

If he really is as head-over-heels in love with Bruni as he claims, and plans to marry her imminently, why not take advantage of his upcoming trip to India and make this a wedding to remember?

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