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Tomar posesión

To take possession / To take up one's post

Word Combinations
Notes & Usage:

Formal collocation used when officially beginning a role or taking ownership of something. Tomar posesión del cargo = to take up one's post.

See It in Context

El nuevo alcalde tomará posesión de su cargo mañana.

The new mayor will take up his post tomorrow.

Tomaron posesión de la propiedad tras la firma del contrato.

They took possession of the property after signing the contract.

—¿Ya es oficial? —Sí, tomó posesión esta mañana.

—Is it official now? —Yes, she took up her post this morning.

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