assume

UK
/əˈsjuːm/
US
/əˈsum/

Translations

assumeverb
assumed
Past Simple
assumed
Past Participle
assuming
Gerund
UK
/əˈsjuːm/
US
/əˈsum/
I assume you have finished your work.
Я предполагаю, что ты закончил свою работу.
брать на себя
He will assume the role of team leader.
Он возьмет на себя роль лидера команды.
The board will assume the new policy next month.
Совет примет новую политику в следующем месяце.

Definitions

assumeverb
To take for granted or without proof.
I assume you have completed the assignment since you didn't ask for an extension.
To take upon oneself; undertake.
She assumed the responsibility of organizing the event.
To take on a particular quality, appearance, or role.
The chameleon can assume the color of its surroundings.
To begin to have a particular position or status.
He will assume the role of CEO next month.
To pretend to have or to put on an appearance of (a quality, feeling, or manner); to feign.
He assumed an air of indifference to hide his disappointment.