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do over
They would like to take it over again -
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
I'll accept the charges
She agreed to bear the responsibility - free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
- take up and practice as one's own
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take up, as of debts or payments
absorb the costs for something -
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
he usurped my rights
He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town
She seized control of the throne after her husband died - take over ownership of; of corporations and companies
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take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
When will the new President assume office?
How To Use take over In A Sentence
- He will take over Class 9801 next week.
- I suggest you tell him there was a mistake over his late booking.
- Take over the world one lipstick shade and one vintage display item at a time! The Sun
- They sometimes take over a whole neglected meadow, which looks as if it is covered with tall purple heather. Times, Sunday Times
- The investment puts it in a strong position to take over the business as it teeters on the brink. Times, Sunday Times
- We did not pull all our Troop out of Korea and they apprieated to this day but we gradually let them take over there own destine and boy look at them now. Republican: Obama must lead on Afghanistan
- In 1900 he became only the third player ever to make 2000 runs and take over 100 wickets in a season.
- He will take over Class 9801 next week.
- She is being made an honorary canon in recognition of her hospital work and will take over as rural dean of South Craven in February.
- Dante would usually take over and spoon-feed me, making my situation all the more degrading.