take over

seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one''s right or possession

• “He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town”
• “he usurped my rights”
• “She seized control of the throne after her husband died”

take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

• “When will the new President assume office?”

free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

take on as one''s own the expenses or debts of another person

• “I”
• “;”

take over ownership of; of corporations and companies

do over

• “They would like to take it over again”

take up and practice as one''s own

take up, as of debts or payments

• “absorb the costs for something”