Definition

1. Verb:
   • To take over: To assume control, responsibility, or management of something (such as a place, facility, or operation) from a previous authority or administration. This term often implies a formal or official transfer of control, especially in administrative, military, or organizational contexts.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Quân đội chính phủ đã tiếp quản thành phố. (The government army took over the city.)
  • Một công ty mới sẽ tiếp quản nhà máy vào tháng tới. (A new company will take over the factory next month.)
  • Sau khi giám đốc nghỉ hưu, phó giám đốc sẽ tiếp quản vị trí này. (After the director retires, the deputy director will take over this position.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "tiếp quản" carries a formal tone and is frequently used in news, official reports, and historical contexts to describe the transfer of administrative or territorial control.
• It often connotes a structured and planned process of assuming authority, rather than a sudden or unauthorized seizure.

Variants and Related Words

• Tiếp nhận và quản lý: This phrase explicitly breaks down the action into "to receive" and "to manage," which is the core meaning of "tiếp quản".
  • Chúng tôi đã tiếp nhận và quản lý dự án từ đối tác cũ. (We received and managed the project from the old partner.)

Synonyms

• To assume control: To begin to have authority over something.
• To take charge of: To assume responsibility for managing or leading something.

Related Phrases

• Tiếp quản công việc: To take over the work/tasks.
  • Cô ấy sẵn sàng tiếp quản công việc khi tôi vắng mặt. (She is ready to take over the work in my absence.)
• Tiếp quản quyền lực: To take over power.
  • Chính quyền mới tiếp quản quyền lực sau cuộc bầu cử. (The new administration took over power after the election.)

verb

1. to take over