take over

Verb (8)

1. 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”Synonyms: assumeusurpseizetake overarrogate
2. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities“When will the new President assume office?”Synonyms: assumeadopttake ontake over
3. free someone temporarily from his or her obligationsSynonyms: take overrelieve
4. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person“I'll accept the charges”“She agreed to bear the responsibility”Synonyms: beartake overacceptassume
5. take over ownership of; of corporations and companiesSynonyms: take overbuy outbuy up
6. do over“They would like to take it over again”Synonyms: repeattake over
7. take up and practice as one's ownSynonyms: adoptborrowtake overtake up
8. take up, as of debts or payments“absorb the costs for something”Synonyms: absorbtake over