Phrasal Verbs

take over (2)

This page is about the phrasal verb take over (2)

Meaning

to begin doing a job or a task that someone else had been doing previously

For example

  • take over Who's going to take over if the president has to quit the job?

  • take over sth Gordon will take over the position of project manager when Trevor goes back to Canada.

  • take over from sb We’re looking for someone to take over from Jenny when she retires.

Nouns often used as objects with take over (2): duties, responsibilities, task, position, management, control, role, leadership, captaincy

Quick Quiz

Maria took over as captain of the basketball team because

a. the other players didn't like her

b. she didn't want the responsibility

c. the previous captain had retired
a) the other players didn't like her b) she didn't want the responsibility c) the previous captain had retired

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Contributor: Matt Errey