take over the government

The military attempted to **take over the government** after months of unrest.

Phrasal-verb Political power

Meaning

to assume control of the government, often by force

The military attempted to take over the government after months of unrest.

The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is gov...

to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself

across, on top of, or beyond

to stay informed or updated about new developments

to find something good in a bad situation

to intentionally think positive thoughts to reduce tension

to start doing something new, such as a habit, activity, or belief

to admit that what you said was wrong; to retract something

to perform well under pressure or in challenging situations