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takes over

[/teɪks ˈoʊvər/]
verb phrase
assume o controlo; toma conta
1. to gain control or responsibility of something previously controlled by another
She takes over as CEO next month.
Ela assume a posição de CEO no próximo mês.
2. to replace someone in a position or role
The new manager takes over on Monday.
O novo gerente assume o cargo na segunda-feira.
3. to become the dominant force or influence
The virus takes over the body's cells.
O vírus invade as células do corpo.
4. to start doing something that another person was doing
Can you take over driving for a while?
Você pode dirigir por um tempo?
NYC Slang
takes the reins; gets in charge
Synonyms
assumes controltakes chargesucceedsreplacestakes command
Antonyms
gives uprelinquishessteps downhands overyields

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assume o controle; toma conta
most common usage
São Paulo
toma conta; assume
slightly more formal in business contexts
Portugal
assume o controlo; fica responsável
uses 'controlo' instead of 'controle'
Rio de Janeiro
toma conta; pega no comando
more colloquial usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

take over the reins
take control
take charge
step into someone's shoes
take the helm
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