take over

verb

1. seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

   verb.possession

   Synonyms arrogate assume seize usurp

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

   verb.social

   Synonyms adopt assume take on

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

   verb.social

   Synonyms relieve

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

   verb.possession

   Synonyms accept assume bear

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. take over ownership of; of corporations and companies

   verb.possession

   Synonyms buy out buy up

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. do over

   verb.social

   Synonyms repeat

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. take up and practice as one's own

   verb.possession

   Synonyms adopt borrow take up

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. take up, as of debts or payments

   verb.possession

   Synonyms absorb

   Source: WordNet 3.0