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takes command
[/teɪks kəˈmænd/]
verb phrase
assume o comando
1.
to take control or leadership of a situation, group, or organization
The new general takes command of the troops tomorrow.
O novo general assume o comando das tropas amanhã.
2.
to begin to exercise authority or control
She takes command when the manager is absent.
Ela assume o comando quando o gerente está ausente.
3.
to demand attention or respect through authority
His presence takes command of the room.
Sua presença domina a sala.
NYC Slang
takes charge / takes over
Synonyms
assumes control
takes over
takes charge
assumes leadership
takes the lead
Antonyms
relinquishes control
steps down
surrenders command
abdicates
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
assume o comando
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
toma o comando
more colloquial variant
Rio de Janeiro
assume o comando
standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
assume o comando
standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
takes the reins
takes the lead
steps up to the plate
assumes the helm
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