Pronunciation: /ˈteɪkɪŋ ˈoʊvər/
verb The action of assuming control or responsibility over something or someone.
A1 The cat is taking over the bed.
A2 The new manager is taking over the team next week.
B1 The company is taking over its competitor in a hostile bid.
B2 The virus is taking over the computer system, causing chaos.
C1 The dictator is taking over more power, suppressing any opposition.
C2 The AI technology is slowly taking over human tasks in various industries.
preposition Indicating the action of assuming control or responsibility over something or someone.
A1 The cat is taking over the bed.
A2 The new manager is taking over the team next week.
B1 The company is taking over several smaller businesses in the industry.
B2 The virus is taking over the computer system, causing it to crash.
C1 The dictator is taking over more control of the country, limiting freedom of speech.
C2 The alien species is slowly taking over the planet, displacing the native inhabitants.
formal The new CEO will be taking over the company next month.
informal I heard Sarah is taking over as manager while Tom is on vacation.
slang Did you see that new show that's taking over Netflix right now?
figurative The feeling of exhaustion was taking over her body as she worked late into the night.
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