English-German translations for take over

• übernehmen
  Diese Verantwortung können wir nicht übernehmen. We cannot take over this responsibility.
  Die Bürger müssen das Steuer übernehmen" . The citizens are going to have to take over' .
  Ich möchte gerne wissen, ob man die Anfrage eines anderen Abgeordneten übernehmen kann? Is it possible to take over another Member's question.
• abnehmen
  Er muss ihm Hilfestellung leisten, aber die Eigenverantwortung können wir dem Bürger nicht abnehmen. It must provide assistance, but our citizens are responsible for themselves and it is not for us to take over that responsibility.

Definition of take over

• To assume control of something, especially by force; to usurp
• To adopt a further responsibility or duty
• To relieve someone temporarily
• To buy out the ownership of a business
• To appropriate something without permission
• To become more successful (than someone or something else

Synonyms

• overtake
• surpass

Examples

• He took the car over to the garage.
• He will take over the job permanently when the accountant retires
• My husband is taking over the accounts department during the holiday period, while the chief accountant is away
• If you will take over driving, Id like to get some sleep
• Acme Motors is to take Jetcar Industries over this week, if all goes as planned
• Ancient Rome took over lands throughout the known world
• Buzz Lightyear has taken over Woody as the most popular childrens toy
• Tiger Woods has taken over as the top golfer

Related words

• caretaker government
• take cover
• take over the reins
• non-partisan caretaker government
• overtake
• takeover
• takeover bid
• antitakeover
• hostile takeover