takeover

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈteɪkəʊvər/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈteɪkˌoʊvɚ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(tākō′vər)


take over
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Sense: Verb: take control
Synonyms:
assume Collocations, undertake Collocations, accept Collocations, shoulder Collocations, bear Collocations, take charge of, take command of, assume charge of, assume control of, assume the leadership of, take the helm of, take the reins of
Sense: Verb: seize control of
Synonyms:
seize control of, overthrow Collocations, seize Collocations, grab Collocations, sequester, commandeer, expropriate, appropriate Collocations, occupy Collocations, conquer Collocations, usurp
Sense: Verb: substitute
Synonyms:
substitute Collocations, sub (informal), fill in, cover Collocations, stand in, pinch-hit, take the lead


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