Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

take over





































NOUN
takeover bid
Synonyms






Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It is high time a woman took charge of the United Nations, argued three of the candidates in the running to take over as secretary-general, at a debate on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Heidi O’Neill, a longtime Nike veteran, will take over as Lululemon CEO in September.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

President Trump tapped Mullin to take over leadership of the embattled Department of Homeland Security after Noem was fired in March.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed he will leave the Cottagers after five years in charge, with the 48-year-old close to agreeing a deal to take over at Benfica.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Only then could Socios en Salud take over.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "take over" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com