1. [v]  take by conquest; as of territory
2. [v]  take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something"
3. [v]  take possession of without permission or take with force, as after a conquest or invasion; "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"; "The army seized the town"; "The militia captured the castle"
4. [v]  take over ownership of; of corporations and companies
5. [v]  seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession; "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"; "he usurped my rights"; "She seized control of the throne after her husband died"
6. [v]  take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person; "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility"
7. [v]  take up and practice as one's own
8. [v]  take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; "When will the new President assume office?"
9. [v]  free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
10. [v]  do over; "They would like to take it over again"

TAKE-OVER is a 9 letter word that starts with T.