take over — to gain control of a company by buying most of its shares
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to gain control of a company by buying most of its shares
Pronunciation (IPA): /teɪk ˈoʊvər/
Example Sentences
- My cat has completely taken over my bed and now I sleep on the couch.
- The new manager will take over the department starting Monday.
- Online shopping has taken over traditional retail in many areas.
take over
VERB[/teɪk ˈoʊvər/]
to gain control of a company by buying most of its shares
to gain control of a company by buying most of its shares
They take over while papers shake over, ready to make over everything!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrasal verb combines Old English 'tacan' (to seize, grasp) and 'ofer' (over, above). Originally meaning literally 'to grasp from above,' it evolved to denote assuming control, authority, or possession, as in acquiring a business or assuming leadership.
Breakdown
take (from Old English tacan, meaning to seize or grasp) + over (from Old English ofer, meaning above or beyond), literally 'grasp above' but idiomatically expressing assumption of control or possession.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat has completely taken over my bed and now I sleep on the couch.”
“The new manager will take over the department starting Monday.”
“Online shopping has taken over traditional retail in many areas.”
“My mom took over my diet and now I eat vegetables for breakfast.”
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