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take over
接收,接替,接管
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]