What does "Take over" mean?

get control of something

Synonym: assume Opposite: hand over

"Take over" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

the Galaxy is being taken over by a bunch of naughty carrots

Peppa Pig S7E4

taken over whole areas, I can't stop it.

Black Mirror S3E2

Hey, uh... you mind taking over for a minute?

Breaking Bad S4E6

I take over a crime scene, I'm a bad secondary.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E4

Honey, take over a minute.

Desperate Housewives S1E20

Is someone trying to take over Britain's shops?!

Doctor Who S1E1

it's his dream to have his only child, me, take over the family business.

Emily in Paris S1E2

Well I guess if you're taking over, you should probably return these messages.

Friends S10E12

"Take over" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 10 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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