Taking Over (Noun)
Meaning
Acquisition of property by descent or by will.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The family was cautious about taking over the old estate, aware that it came with a significant amount of debt and maintenance costs.
- After her grandmother's passing, Sarah was faced with the decision of taking over the family farm, a responsibility she wasn't sure she was ready for.
- The company's board of directors was surprised by the announcement that the CEO's son was taking over the business, despite lacking the necessary experience.
- As the only child, James was next in line for taking over his father's lucrative real estate empire, a prospect that simultaneously thrilled and intimidated him.
- Taking over the ancestral home was a daunting task, but Emily was determined to preserve her family's history and restore the mansion to its former glory.