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take over (something)

to get control of something. Believe me, your mother will take over your life if you let her! The new director made changes the minute she took over. We are ready to hand over power as soon as there is someone ready to take it over.

See also: over, take

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take on
take on a life of own
take on board
take on faith
take out
take out on

take over
take over the reins
take over/up the reins
take pains to
take part
take pick
take pity on
take place

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