Definition

Verb: - To formally begin a position of authority, responsibility, or employment; to assume an official role or title.

Usage

This verb phrase is used to describe the official commencement of a term in a formal position, especially in government, leadership, or high-ranking professional roles. It emphasizes the formal and public nature of the assumption of duties.

Examples

• The newly elected mayor will take office in January.
• She took office as the company's CEO last week.
• After the inauguration, the president officially takes office.
• The committee members will take office following the swearing-in ceremony.

Advanced Usage

• "to take up office": A less common variant with the same meaning.
  • The ambassador is scheduled to take up office next month.

Variants and Related Words

• Assume office (verb phrase): A direct synonym.
• Enter upon office (verb phrase): A more formal equivalent.
• Inauguration (noun): The formal ceremony marking the beginning of a term in office.
• Swearing-in (noun): The act of taking an oath when assuming office.

Synonyms

• Assume a post
• Begin one's term
• Come into power
• Be installed

Antonyms

• Leave office
• Resign
• Step down

Related Phrases

• Hold office: To currently occupy an official position.
  • He has held office for two terms.
• Run for office: To be a candidate in an election for an official position.
  • She decided to run for office in the next election.

Verb

1. assume an office, duty, or title
   • When will the new President take office?