What does "apoderar-se" mean in English?

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Portuguese

apoderar-se

English

to seize oneself

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Alternative translations of "apoderar-se"

to take control

Examples of how to use "apoderar-se" in Portuguese

Portuguese
Ele se apoderou do controle da empresa.
English
He took control of the company.
Portuguese
O ladrão apodera-se do celular.
English
The thief seizes the cell phone.
Portuguese
Ela apoderou-se das chaves ontem.
English
She took the keys yesterday.
Portuguese
Ele apoderava-se dos livros antigos.
English
He used to seize the old books.
Portuguese
O gerente se apoderará do projeto.
English
The manager will take over the project.
Portuguese
Nós nos apoderaríamos da situação.
English
We would take control of the situation.

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Ele se apoderou do controle da empresa.

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