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    • take over :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

    • take over :take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
      • When will the new President assume office?

    • take over :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 :do over
      • They would like to take it over again

    • take over :take up, as of debts or payments
      • absorb the costs for something

    • take over :free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

      • take over :take over ownership of; of corporations and companies

        • take over :take up and practice as one's own

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