take possession
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take possession
verb takes possession · taking possession · took possession · taken possession
- To become the owner. On June 22 1887, he said, “We look confidently for the time when the Government will take possession of the mines and machinery of this country, and work them for the benefit of the country, and not in the selfish interests of capitalists".
- To seize or get control over. When he approached near the enemy, his first care was to take possession of an advantageous post.
- To assume responsibility for. On the death of his grandfather, Ferdinand, in 1516, Charles took possession of the throne of Spain by the title of Charles I, his mother, Joanna, being of disordered intellect and incapable of reigning.
- To become established in. There my trouble ended; sweet peace again took possession of my heart; the tide turned in my favor.
- To possess; to dominate or control the mind of. Passion would require to present itself in new forms, if it was now to take possession of him again.
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| Français | prendre possession |
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title = {take possession},
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