Would you tell me whether I am right with my interpretation of the expression in bold in the following sentence?
“Dial up Service” is internet service using a modem and a telephone line. In the past most people on the internet used dial up. It is a lot slower and is being taken over by broadband.
take over = assume control, management, or possession of
Mister Micawber,
Could I say:
“The co-pilot takes charge of the plane from the pilot.”
OR
“The co-pilot takes over the plane from the pilot.”
Please comment.
Thanks,
Er.S.M.M.Hanifa
‘The co-pilot takes charge of the plane.’ – this would not be followed by ‘from’. It can be left as it is, or you can follow it with other phrases. Here are some examples:
The co-pilot takes charge of the plane when the pilot falls ill.
The co-pilot takes charge of the plane because the pilot has to leave his seat for a moment.
The co-pilot takes charge of the plane if it is necessary.
‘The co-pilot takes over the plane.’ – this can be left as it is, or used with any of the phrases above. However, it is also correct to follow it with ‘from’ as you have done.