took over; taken over; taking over; takes over
: to assume control or possession of or responsibility for
military leaders took over the government
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Examples of takeover in a Sentence
Noun
The government experienced a military takeover in 2002.
the new government's high-handed takeover of private industries
Verb
I'll take over for her until she gets back from her morning break.
took over the responsibility of caring for the animals
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Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 11 Aug. 2024
Paramount Global’s recent decision to accept Skydance Media’s takeover offer came after the company ran out of time to grow the Paramount+ platform to offset the decline in cable.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 Aug. 2024
Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Aug. 2024
More:Coca-Cola, Oreo collaborate on new, limited-edition cookies, drinks Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol taking over as Starbucks chief executive
Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol will be leaving the fast casual food chain to take over as the chief executive of Starbucks, the companies announced Tuesday.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Next restaurant in Fulton Market, dedicated to transporting diners to different eras, has featured takeovers like Paris: 1906 or a menu inspired by Julia Child.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 11 Aug. 2024
Paramount Global’s recent decision to accept Skydance Media’s takeover offer came after the company ran out of time to grow the Paramount+ platform to offset the decline in cable.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 Aug. 2024
Verb
Herrera Beutler said her goal is to lead the agency, trust DNR employees and not allow outside interest groups to take over.
—Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Aug. 2024
More:Coca-Cola, Oreo collaborate on new, limited-edition cookies, drinks Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol taking over as Starbucks chief executive
Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol will be leaving the fast casual food chain to take over as the chief executive of Starbucks, the companies announced Tuesday.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Takeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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takeover
noun
take·over
ˈtāk-ˌō-vər 
: the acquisition of control or possession (as of a corporation)
a hostile takeover
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