'take over' definitions:

Definition of 'take over'

From: WordNet
verb
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" [syn: assume, usurp, seize, take over, arrogate]
verb
Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; "When will the new President assume office?" [syn: assume, adopt, take on, take over]
verb
Free someone temporarily from his or her obligations [syn: take over, relieve]
verb
Take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person; "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility" [syn: bear, take over, accept, assume]
verb
Take over ownership of; of corporations and companies [syn: take over, buy out, buy up]
verb
Do over; "They would like to take it over again" [syn: repeat, take over]
verb
Take up and practice as one's own [syn: adopt, borrow, take over, take up]
verb
Take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something" [syn: absorb, take over]

Synonyms of 'take over'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'take over'