take command

Frequency: 8.120.2 per million words

To begin to be in control of a situation or group.

commandVERB + COMMAND

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Examples (10)

  • General Miller is scheduled to take command of the troops next week.
  • After the captain was injured, the first officer had to step up and take command.
  • When a project goes off track, a strong leader takes command and gets it back on course.
  • The mayor quickly took command of the emergency response team during the flood.
  • It's time for you to take command of your own destiny.
  • As soon as he walked in, the experienced lawyer took command of the negotiation.
  • By the time reinforcements arrived, the sergeant had already taken command.
  • She has taken command of the research team with a clear vision for the future.
  • Someone must take command of this chaotic situation before it gets worse.
  • Taking command requires confidence and quick thinking.