take charge of

Phrasal-verb Leadership

Meaning

to assume control or responsibility for something

Example Sentences

She decided to take charge of the new department.

Related Vocabularies

to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively

Related Expressions

stay back

to remain at a safe distance from danger

cut back on imports

to reduce the amount of goods bought from abroad

rise to challenges

to face difficulties with courage and determination

spotlight progress

to highlight positive steps that have been made

build upon agreements

to develop or improve international agreements that already exist

speak over

to talk while someone else is talking

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