take over

UK
/ˈteɪk ˈəʊvə/
US
/ˈteɪk ˈoʊvər/

Translations

take oververb
took over
Past Simple
taken over
Past Participle
taking over
Gerund
UK
/ˈteɪk ˈəʊvə/
US
/ˈteɪk ˈoʊvər/
racheterDans le domaine économique et financier.
The larger corporation plans to take over the smaller company by the end of the year.
La plus grande société prévoit de racheter la plus petite entreprise d'ici la fin de l'année.
The new software is expected to take over the market due to its advanced features.
On s'attend à ce que le nouveau logiciel s'impose sur le marché grâce à ses fonctionnalités avancées.
prendre le relais
After the manager resigned, John was asked to take over the project.
Après la démission du directeur, John a été chargé de prendre le relais sur le projet.
Synonyms
gain control
assume control

Definitions

take oververb
To assume control or responsibility for something, especially in place of someone else.
After the manager resigned, John was asked to take over the project.
To gain control of a company by buying most of its shares.
The larger corporation plans to take over the smaller company by the end of the year.
To become dominant or prevalent in a particular area or situation.
The new software is expected to take over the market due to its advanced features.