take control

/teɪk kənˌtroʊl/
/teɪk kənˈtrʌʊl/
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Other forms: took control; taking control; taken control; takes control

Definitions of take control
  1. verb
    assume control
    synonyms: take charge, take hold
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    types:
    move in on
    seize control of
    type of:
    head, lead
    be in charge of
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