phrasal verb 'take over'
Phrasal verbMain meaning
take over
[teɪk ˈəʊvər]
to gain control of something, especially a business or responsibility

Other meanings

  • to replace someone in a position or duty
  • to assume control
  • to seize
  • to inherit
  • to take charge

Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "take over"

  • The company was taken over by a larger competitor.
  • She will take over the project next week.
  • Can you take over while I’m on vacation?

Features of Using "take over"

Separability:Optionally separable Transitivity:Transitive Level:B1 Particle:over

Used in business, leadership, and everyday responsibilities. Neutral to formal tone depending on context.

Other phrasal verbs with the verb take

take-off

take off

to leave the ground and begin to fly
take-up

take up

to begin a new activity or hobby
take-out

take out

to remove something from a place
take-in

take in

to absorb or understand something
take-back

take back

to return something