DICTOMETER

TAKE OVER

(take over, emprender, påta seg)

1. Synonyms:
   • Coup d'etat
   • Coup
   • Putsch
   • Takeover
   Definitions:
   • a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Takeover
   Definitions:
   • a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Assume
   • Usurp
   • Seize
   • Take over
   • Arrogate
   Definitions:
   • seize and take control without authority and possibly with force
   • take as one's right or possession
   Examples:
   • 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
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Assume
   • Adopt
   • Take on
   • Take over
   Definitions:
   • take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
   Examples:
   • When will the new President assume office?
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Take over
   • Relieve
   Definitions:
   • free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Bear
   • Take over
   • Accept
   • Assume
   Definitions:
   • take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
   Examples:
   • I'll accept the charges
   • She agreed to bear the responsibility
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Take over
   • Buy out
   • Buy up
   Definitions:
   • take over ownership of
   • of corporations and companies
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Repeat
   • Take over
   Definitions:
   • do over
   Examples:
   • They would like to take it over again
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • Adopt
   • Borrow
   • Take over
   • Take up
   Definitions:
   • take up and practice as one's own
   
   
8. Synonyms:
   • Absorb
   • Take over
   Definitions:
   • take up, as of debts or payments
   Examples:
   • Absorb the costs for something