The English phrase “take over” has six meanings. You can learn phrase expressions that are difficult to guess from the meanings of English words alone. Here is the secret to learning English that can be used globally!
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Meanings of “take over”｜Summary
- To deliver someone or something to another person and/or place.
- To shuttle or carry someone or something to another place.
- To supplant or replace something.
- To assume control of a company or public office.
- To forcefully control something.
- To conquer a territory.
* Following are definitions and example sentences of the English phrase “take over.”
1st meaning – To deliver someone or something to another person and/or place.
e.g.1 Take these reports over to Bill in Accounting.
e.g. 2. Can you take Billy to his saxophone lesson on your way to work?
2nd meaning – To shuttle or carry someone or something to another place. (A noun or pronoun can be used between “take” and “over.”)
e.g.1 We need to the airport shuttle over to Terminal 3.
e.g.2 To get to the library you can take the M2 bus down Fifth Ave. over to 41st Street.
3rd meaning – To supplant or replace something.
e.g. It’ll be interesting to see just when electric cars will take over gas vehicles.
4th meaning – To assume control of a company or public office.
e.g.1 The newly elected President will take over after the vote is affirmed by Congress.
e.g.2 I’ll be taking over for Joe until he returns from his trip
5th meaning – To forcefully control something.
e.g. Terry completely took over the meeting and no one was able to share their ideas.
6th meaning – To conquer a territory.
e.g. It appears that the Taliban will take over Afghanistan after the US pulls out its troops.