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Present participle for to take possession of
“A few vagrants would take over our property while we were away.”
Present participle for to take control of
“He would take over ownership of the business following the retirement of his father.”
Present participle for to serve as a (temporary) replacement for
“I will take over until such time as you are feeling better again.”
Present participle for to annex territory through conquest or invasion
“Ancient civilizations were known to conduct expeditions to take over foreign lands.”
Present participle for to become more successful (than someone or something else)
“He was determined to take over his predecessor as the company's top salesman.”
Present participle for to bring or transport toward somebody or somewhere
“We need to take the car over to the garage to get it repaired.”
Present participle for to assume control or responsibility
(of a meeting or seminar) Present participle for to manage or preside over
(succeed to) Present participle for to become the new rightful holder of an office, title, or property
Present participle for to take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner
Present participle for to obtain a monopoly of
Present participle for to take over the place, position, or role of
Present participle for to assume a role or position once occupied by someone else
Present participle for to burden or worry with
Present participle for to affect strongly
Present participle for to ingest or consume food
Present participle for to bring under the control of the government
Present participle for to assume or take responsibility (of a role, position or responsibility)
Present participle for to have power and influence over
Present participle for to inhabit a place in unpleasantly large numbers
Present participle for to assimilate in order to take over or appropriate
Present participle for to be preoccupied with a single thought, topic or emotion
Present participle for to enter a place or situation in large numbers and intrusively
The action of assuming possession or power of
The attainment or acquisition of a position of rank or power
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