Take Charge (Verb)
Meaning
Assume control.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The new manager was appointed to take charge of the struggling department.
- After the captain was injured, the first mate had to take charge of the ship.
- The event organizer had to take charge when the emcee suddenly fell ill.
- The nurse took charge of the emergency room when the doctor was called away.
- When the teacher was absent, the assistant took charge of the classroom.