Usually means: Assume official duties of position.
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▸ verb:  (intransitive) To start working at an official appointment to some office.

Similar:
set to work, invest, accede, office, install, go to work, induct, officiate, get in, inaugurate, more...

Opposite:
resign, step down, leave office

Phrases:
ceremony take office, more...

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Similar:
set to work, invest, accede, office, install, go to work, induct, officiate, get in, inaugurate, more...

Opposite:
resign, step down, leave office

Phrases:
ceremony take office, more...



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