Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession.

synonyms: arrogate, assume, seize, usurp.

Dutch: overnemen, aanmatigen, annexeren, toe-eigenen, toeëigenen

Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities.

synonyms: adopt, assume, take on.

Dutch: uitdagen, op zich nemen, aannemen, aanvaarden, belasten, opnemen, verplichten

Free someone temporarily from his or her obligations.

synonym: relieve.

Take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person.

synonyms: accept, assume, bear.

Dutch: overnemen

Take over ownership of; of corporations and companies.

synonyms: buy out, buy up.

Do over.

synonym: repeat.

Take up and practice as one's own.

synonyms: adopt, borrow, take up.

Dutch: ontlenen, lenen, aannemen, overnemen

Take up, as of debts or payments.

synonym: absorb.