taking over

Meanings

• Verb

  Assuming control or responsibility for something, typically from another person or group.

  - "The new CEO will be taking over from the retiring one next month."
  - "The military took over the government in a coup."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with taking over
cover , over , giver , quiver , sever , together

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Variants

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take over , taken out , taken over , takes over , taking over , took over

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Etymology

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The phrase 'take over' originated in the late 19th century from the idea of 'taking control' or 'assuming responsibility' for something.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'take over' is often used in business contexts, but it can also apply to other areas, such as politics, sports, and even relationships.

2. The fastest recorded military takeover occurred in 1961, when the Central Intelligence Agency orchestrated a coup in the Dominican Republic in just 42 hours.

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Related Concepts

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1. succession: The process of passing power, authority, or ownership from one person or group to another.

2. assumption of office: The act of officially beginning a new position, often involving a ceremony or swearing-in.

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Culture

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The term 'taking over' has been used extensively in various forms of media, including literature, movies, and music, to depict power struggles and transitions of authority.

How to Memorize "taking over"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person physically taking an object or responsibility from another person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of assuming control or responsibility.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Take Over Time' to remember the meaning: T (take), A (assume), K (control), O (over), V (vehicle), E (everything), R (responsibility), and T (time).

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