übernehmen
Translation
took over, assumed, accepted, adopted
Examples
Er übernahm die Firma seines Vaters.
He took over his father's company.
Sie übernahm die volle Verantwortung.
She assumed full responsibility.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to take over sth. He took over the company.
((sth.)) ((from sb.)) to take over sth. from sb. She took over the office from her predecessor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to accept, to assume; Antonyms: to hand over, to reject
Etymology
From 'über' (over) + 'nehmen' (to take). Literally 'to take over'.
Memory Tips
Picture taking something 'over' a desk from someone, thus taking over the responsibility for it.