take possession

adquirir la propiedad, tomar posesión

Pasar a ser dueño de algo, a menudo cuando se entrega oficialmente.

En inglés sencillo: To become the owner of something, often when it is officially handed over.

• They took possession of the house yesterday.
• When will you take possession of your apartment?
• The buyer has taken possession of the land.

Cómo se usa: take possession of something (We take possession of our new house on Friday.)

Sinónimos: acquire, become the owner of

Expresiones frecuentes: take possession today, take possession tomorrow

apoderarse, tomar el control

Conseguir el control de algo, a veces por la fuerza o quitándoselo a otra persona.

En inglés sencillo: To get control of something, sometimes by force or by taking it from someone else.

• Our team took possession of the ball.
• The troops took possession of the bridge.
• Police have taken possession of the stolen goods.

Cómo se usa: take possession of something (The police took possession of the documents.)

Sinónimos: seize, take control of

Antónimos: relinquish

Expresiones frecuentes: take possession quickly, take possession again

hacerse cargo

Aceptar la responsabilidad de cuidar o administrar algo.

En inglés sencillo: To accept responsibility for looking after or managing something.

• The guardian took possession of the child.
• The new manager took possession of the department’s records.
• Who will take possession of the equipment for safekeeping?

Cómo se usa: take possession of someone/something (The guardian took possession of the child under the court order.)

Sinónimos: take charge of, assume responsibility for

Expresiones frecuentes: take possession formally, take possession temporarily

poseer, apoderarse

Dicho de una idea o emoción, hacerse tan fuerte que controla los pensamientos o actos de alguien.

En inglés sencillo: To become so strong in someone’s mind that it controls their thoughts or actions.

• Anger took possession of him.
• A strange spirit seemed to take possession of her.
• Jealousy had taken possession of his thoughts.

Cómo se usa: take possession of someone/something (Fear took possession of her mind.)

Sinónimos: possess, consume, dominate

Expresiones frecuentes: take possession completely, take possession gradually

instalarse, ocupar

Establecerse en un lugar y empezar a utilizarlo como espacio propio.

En inglés sencillo: To settle in a place and begin using it as your own space.

• The cat took possession of the empty bedroom.
• We took possession of our rooms and unpacked.
• By evening, the guests had taken possession of every spare corner.

Cómo se usa: take possession of somewhere (She took possession of the spare room and unpacked.)

Sinónimos: occupy, settle in

Antónimos: vacate

Expresiones frecuentes: take possession quietly, take possession upstairs