Conjugation

Take over

prendre le contrôle de

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: over

    Only take changes; over stays the same: took over, taken over.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't take over, he doesn't take over.

    1. I / you / we / they take over
    2. he / she / it takes over

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am taking over
    2. you / we / they are taking over
    3. he / she / it is taking over

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't take over.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they took over

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to take over
    2. you / we / they are going to take over
    3. he / she / it is going to take over

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't take over.

    1. (you) take over
    2. let's take over