take charge

/teɪk tʃɑrdʒ/
/teɪk tʃɑdʒ/
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Other forms: took charge; taken charge; taking charge; takes charge

Definitions of take charge
  1. verb
    assume control
    synonyms: take control, 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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