take over

verb

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"
2. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities"When will the new President assume office?"
3. free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
4. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person"I'll accept the charges"
5. take over ownership of; of corporations and companies
6. do over"They would like to take it over again"
7. take up and practice as one's own
8. take up, as of debts or payments"absorb the costs for something"