Source : WordNet®

take over
     v 1: seize and take control without authority and possibly with
          force; take as one's right or possession; "He assumed to
          himself the right to fill all positions in the town";
          "he usurped my rights"; "She seized control of the
          throne after her husband died" [syn: {assume}, {usurp},
          {seize}, {arrogate}]
     2: take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; "When
        will the new President assume office?" [syn: {assume}, {adopt},
         {take on}]
     3: free someone temporarily from his or her obligations [syn: {relieve}]
     4: take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another
        person; "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the
        responsibility" [syn: {bear}, {accept}, {assume}]
     5: take over ownership of; of corporations and companies [syn:
        {buy out}, {buy up}]
     6: do over; "They would like to take it over again" [syn: {repeat}]
     7: take up and practice as one's own [syn: {adopt}, {borrow}, {take
        up}]
     8: take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for
        something" [syn: {absorb}]