Take over

Pronunciation: /ˈteɪˌkoʊvər/

Take over (verb)

  1. To gain control of something and become the person or group in charge.
  2. To start doing a task or job for someone else, especially when they cannot.
  3. To buy a company and run it, or to replace the current owner with a new one.

Examples

  • The new manager takes over the project next week.
  • When the leader leaves, someone else takes over immediately.