take over

verb

1. 1

   take up, as of debts or payments

   absorb the costs for something

2. 2

   take over ownership of; of corporations and companies

3. 3

   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

4. 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

5. 5

   take up and practice as one's own

6. 6

   take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

   When will the new President assume office?

7. 7

   free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

8. 8

   do over

   They would like to take it over again