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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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Coinciding with its centenary, Loro Piana last year staged a takeover of Harrods for the holiday season.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
Ty Dolla $ign takes over the decks with DJ Toney Handsome at Zouk LA, in West Hollywood.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The takeovers typically occur late at night or in the early morning hours, with some groups igniting fireworks to add to the thrill.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Coinciding with its centenary, Loro Piana last year staged a takeover of Harrods for the holiday season.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
In a striking first for the country, Giorgio Armani has taken over the façade of one of India’s leading premium malls — Phoenix Palladium in Mumbai — with a vibrant, immersive installation promoting its fragrance and beauty lines.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
Ty Dolla $ign takes over the decks with DJ Toney Handsome at Zouk LA, in West Hollywood.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Takeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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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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