take control

• Prendre en main une situation, un groupe ou un système, souvent en assumant l'autorité, le commandement ou la gestion afin de diriger ou d'influencer les résultats.

To assume authority, command, or management over a situation, group, or system, often implying the ability to direct or influence outcomes.

1. Assume command or authorityB2formal

   To start being in charge of a situation, group, or process.

   prendre le contrôle

   • The new manager took control of the department immediately.
   • She took control of the meeting when the chairperson fell ill.
   • The pilot took control of the aircraft during the emergency.

2. B2informal

   To begin to manage or regulate something, often a process or emotion.

   prendre le contrôle

   • He took control of his anger before speaking.
   • The government took control of the food distribution.
   • You need to take control of your finances.