taken over (Meaning)
taken over
to assume control or possession, to get control or possession of or responsibility for something, the acquisition of control or possession (as of a corporation), to assume control or possession of or responsibility for, the action or an act of taking over, to become dominant
Synonyms & Antonyms of taken over
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taken over Sentence Examples
- The virus quickly took over the entire population, infecting millions.
- The invading force took over the city, establishing their control over the inhabitants.
- The new management team took over the company, promising to streamline operations.
- The fire quickly took over the building, spreading to multiple floors within minutes.
- The weeds took over the abandoned lot, creating a tangled mess.
- The emotions took over her, causing her to break down in tears.
- The parasite took over the host's body, weakening it and eventually leading to its death.
- The darkness took over the room, enveloping it in an oppressive silence.
- The anxiety took over her mind, making it difficult for her to focus.
- The craving for nicotine took over him, leading him to light up a cigarette.
FAQs About the word taken over
to assume control or possession, to get control or possession of or responsibility for something, the acquisition of control or possession (as of a corporation)
spelled,stood in, stepped in, substituted, filled in, subbed,covered, pinch-hit,relieved, doubled (as)
disclaimed, renounced, disavowed, turned down,taken back, disowned, retracted, declined, repudiated, refused
The virus quickly took over the entire population, infecting millions.
The invading force took over the city, establishing their control over the inhabitants.
The new management team took over the company, promising to streamline operations.
The fire quickly took over the building, spreading to multiple floors within minutes.
