Meaning oftake overin English

Verb

1. to assume control by force; usurp
   The military will take over the government if the situation worsens.
   Synonyms:

   usurpseizecommandeerhijackoverthrow
   Antonyms:

   relinquishsurrenderyieldcedeabandon
2. to adopt additional responsibility
   The new manager will take over the project and ensure its completion.
   Synonyms:

   assumeundertakeacceptadoptacquire
   Antonyms:

   relinquishabdicateresignrejectdecline
3. to relieve someone temporarily
   During her vacation, her colleague will take over her tasks temporarily.
   Synonyms:

   fill instand incoversubstitutereplace temporarily
   Antonyms:

   leave in chargeabandonrefuse to helpdecline to assistleave alone
4. to buy out business ownership
   The company plans to take over its competitor by acquiring all its shares.
   Synonyms:

   acquirebuy outpurchaseassume controlgain control
   Antonyms:

   sell outdivestrelinquishcede control
5. to seize control or possession (without authority)
   The rebel group tried to take over the city by force.