take control
After the manager left, Sarah took over the project.
take over — 3 meanings
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phrasal verb3 meanings
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replace someone in a role
When my colleague went on holiday, I took over from her until she returned.
dominate discussion
Whenever there's a team meeting, Mark tends to take over and hardly lets anyone else speak.
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1. take control
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To start being in charge of something, like a business, project, or situation.
After the manager left, Sarah took over the project.
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To start doing a job or duty that someone else was doing before.
When my colleague went on holiday, I took over from her until she returned.
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To begin to control or dominate a conversation, meeting, or situation, often preventing others from contributing.
Whenever there's a team meeting, Mark tends to take over and hardly lets anyone else speak.
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