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What is another word for assume command?

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Verb

To direct, handle, control, or be in charge of

exercise control over

have control of

be in charge of

be in control of

be the leader of

be in power over

exercise authority

call the signals

pull the strings

serve the people

be at the helm of

be in the driving seat

lay down the law

be in the driver's seat

be in command of

be responsible for

be in the saddle

be in driver's seat

have authority over

be at the head of

call the shots in

assume command of

call the tune in

take the chair of

have the upper hand

exercise authority over

take the reins of

hold dominion over

be in authority over

have control over

occupy the throne

wear the trousers

wield the sceptre

ride roughshod over

sit on the throne

have the upper hand over

keep under thumb

call the shots of

assume command over

take control of

control the affairs of

have power over

be in authority

point in the right direction

put on the right track

be the proprietor of

keep one's eye on

call the shots on

be pre-eminent over

have command over

have a handle on

be attentive of

hold the whip hand

be most powerful

have the ascendancy

have the greatest influence

have the whip hand

throw your weight around

impose one's will on

tell someone what to do

throw one's weight about

use strong-arm tactics on

perform official duties

have ascendancy over

carry out official duties

have mastery over

rule the roost in

have the whip hand over

play first fiddle

lead by the nose

have the upper hand in

have under one's thumb

have upper hand

carry most weight

have something in the palm of one's hand

have someone in one's hip pocket

have someone in the palm of one's hand

hold the purse strings

have someone eating out of one's hand

get the upper hand

have a hold over

hold purse strings

keep a beady eye on

pull things together

read the riot act

put your foot down

keep under surveillance

keep watch over

pay attention to

keep a check on

keep under observation

keep under guard

be in the chair at

call the tune for

keep up to date with

keep in touch with

control the content of

be the editor of

have the bright idea of

be the brains behind

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“The next day, by radiogram, the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General George C. Marshall, ordered Barnes to assume command as Commander, US Troops in Australia and take charge of all troops and supplies.”

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