take charge

English

Verb

take charge (third-person singular simple present takes charge, present participle taking charge, simple past took charge, past participle taken charge)

1. to assume control or responsibility
   • 2011 November 12, “International friendly: England 1-0 Spain”, BBC Sport:

     Capello was missing his son's wedding in Milan to take charge - yet his reshaped England team gave him cause for a double celebration as they overturned the odds in front of a delighted Wembley gallery.

Translations

Synonyms

• take command