take over

subentrare, assumere

Cominciare a svolgere un lavoro o un compito che prima svolgeva un’altra persona.

In inglese semplice: To start doing a job or duty that someone else did before.

• I will take over the accounts.
• She took over his duties when he retired.
• Who is taking over from the old manager?

Come si usa: take over something (She will take over the project next month.); take over from someone (I took over from the previous team leader.)

Sinonimi: assume, take charge of

Espressioni comuni: take over something, take over duties, take over management

sostituire, dare il cambio

Fare il lavoro di qualcuno per poco tempo, così che possa andare via o riposarsi.

In inglese semplice: To do someone’s work for a short time so they can leave or rest.

• I can take over while you rest.
• He took over the cooking for an hour.
• Will someone take over for me during my break?

Come si usa: take over from someone (Can you take over from me while I eat?); take over for someone (She took over for the receptionist during lunch.)

Sinonimi: fill in, stand in, relieve

Espressioni comuni: take over briefly, take over temporarily, take over driving

prendere il controllo di, rilevare

Diventare la persona o il gruppo che controlla qualcosa o ne è responsabile.

In inglese semplice: To become the person or group that controls something or is responsible for it.

• She will take over the project.
• A foreign company took over the factory.
• Who takes over when the director leaves?

Come si usa: take over something (A larger company took over the business.); take something over (They took the family shop over last year.)

Sinonimi: take charge of, assume control, acquire

Espressioni comuni: take over something, take over control, take over responsibility

dominare, prendere il sopravvento

Diventare la forza più potente o importante in un luogo o in una situazione.

In inglese semplice: To become the strongest or most important force in a place or situation.

• Weeds have taken over the garden.
• Online shops are taking over the market.
• Fear took over, and she could hardly speak.

Come si usa: take over something (Cheap imports have taken over the market.)

Sinonimi: dominate, prevail

Espressioni comuni: take over completely, take over gradually, take over markets