Usually means: Assume control or ownership of.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (take possession)

verb:  To become the owner. [with of]
verb:  To seize or get control over.
verb:  To assume responsibility for.
verb:  To become established in.
verb:  To possess; to dominate or control the mind of.

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