assume the part vs take over the part

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and contexts. 'Assume the part' means to take on a role or responsibility, while 'take over the part' means to take control or possession of a role or responsibility from someone else. They are not interchangeable.

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assume the part

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to mean taking on a role or responsibility.

This phrase is used when someone is asked to take on a specific role or responsibility, often in a performance or work setting.

Examples:

She had to assume the part of the lead actress when the original actress fell ill.
He was asked to assume the part of team leader for the project.

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Conditions for inclusion in Community and agency programmes should be clearly defined so there is an incentive to assume the relevant part of the acquis
I would assume the most critical part of running a campaign would be having a candidate with a pulse.
If investment firms operating an MTF assume part of the responsibility for the settlement of those transactions, the competent authority shall ensure that they have put in place the necessary arrangements to facilitate efficient settlement.
If investment firms operating an MTF assume part of the responsibility for the settlement of those transactions, the competent authority shall ensure that they have put in place the necessary arrangements to facilitate efficient settlement.
Does it assume that part of the European textile industry will be destroyed no matter what happens?
Does it assume that part of the European textile industry will be destroyed no matter what happens?
We should all bear in mind the fact that the cash changeover is an unprecedented challenge and a huge logistical exercise and that all the parties involved will have to assume their part of the overall responsibility for making the introduction of the euro banknotes and coins a success.
Ahem, "What forms of alternative energy are real options to replace coal and gasoline, and why are they taking so long to assume sizable parts of the marketplace?"
And I would appreciate it if you call Phil and tell him he should assume part of that burden.
I will assume thy part in some disguise, and tell fair Hero I am Claudio.
You can safely assume that part of our strategy will be to take measures to strengthen Europe's position.
I assume that was part of the plan.
Though the whole green card thing, I assume that was part of today's act.
At the very least, we can assume he was part of a social infrastructure and that would imply a ship.
The programme assumes that only part of the better-than-expected revenues in 2007 is carried over to subsequent years.
I assume you did your part?
The plan also assumes that a large part of the restructuring costs (PLN 712 million) will be covered by future cash flows.
As Mrs Hulthén said, we can never assume that one part of the earth can live sustainably while the rest of the earth suffers poverty and environmental destruction.
I assume that Jessica's part of the reason for that?
May I assume you'll take part in the planning process, then?

Alternatives:

take on the part
step into the part
play the part
fulfill the part

take over the part

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to mean taking control or possession of a role or responsibility from someone else.

This phrase is used when someone is assuming a role or responsibility that was previously held by another person.