taking charge

A form of take charge — Synonym of take control, especially in situations involving informal command over a group of people.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of take charge
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APA

taking charge. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taking%20charge

MLA

“taking charge.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taking%20charge. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “taking charge,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taking%20charge.

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