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Meaning of take the con | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To take over navigational duties on the bridge of a ship.
  2. To take over responsibilities from someone else and thus become in charge of a situation.
    figuratively, general

Examples

“Mr. Renner, take⟳ the con!" Jolt meters swung before the acceleration alarms; Renner must have⟳ set⟳ up the course in advance and slapped the keys the instant he was given control⟳.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

take the count take the coward's way out take the cross take the cure take the easy way out take the edge off

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