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Meaning of take command | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

Synonym of take control, especially in situations involving a role with formal command over a group of people.

Equivalents

Suomi ottaa johtoonsa

Examples

“Fabio Capello's out of sorts side looked to be heading for a damaging defeat⟳ and a heavy blow⟳ to their hopes of reaching Poland and Ukraine next summer as Switzerland deservedly took command.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

take control take courage take cover take credit take delight in take delivery

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