took over; taken over; taking over; takes over
: to assume control or possession of or responsibility for
military leaders took over the government
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Noun
The government experienced a military takeover in 2002.
the new government's high-handed takeover of private industries
Verb
I'll take over for her until she gets back from her morning break.
took over the responsibility of caring for the animals
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Both parties stressed the takeover was contingent on regulatory approval — a potential wrinkle given Uber and Delivery Hero are now the two dominant players in the market.
—Sarah Zheng, Fortune Asia, 14 May 2024
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Noun
Customers making over $100,000 have contributed the most to Walmart’s market share takeover, according to analyst Neil Saunders of GlobalData, and the retailer’s strategies of late reflect its desire to keep that the case.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Both parties stressed the takeover was contingent on regulatory approval — a potential wrinkle given Uber and Delivery Hero are now the two dominant players in the market.
—Sarah Zheng, Fortune Asia, 14 May 2024
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“Takeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover. Accessed 22 May. 2024.
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takeover
noun
take·over
ˈtāk-ˌō-vər 
: the acquisition of control or possession (as of a corporation)
a hostile takeover
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