adueñarse de
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to seize)
a. to take over
Tras la muerte del señor, su enemigo se adueñó de las tierras que habían estado bajo su control.After the death of the lord, his enemy took over the lands that had been under his control.
b. to take control of
En ausencia de su padre, Fernández se adueñó de la empresa familiar.In his father's absence, Fernandez took control of the family business.
c. to take possession of
Un grupo de ocupantes ilegales se adueñó de la casa desocupada de mi abuela.A group of squatters took possession of my grandmother's empty house.
2. (figurative) (to overcome)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to take hold of
Cuando la depresión se adueñó de mi vida, sentía que no tenía energía.When depression took hold of my life, I felt I had no energy.
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