What does "apoderar" mean in English?

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Spanish

apoderar

English

to empower

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Alternative translations of "apoderar"

to authorize
to take possession
to seize
to take over

Examples of how to use "apoderar" in Spanish

Spanish
Se apoderó de la empresa.
English
He took over the company.
Spanish
Me apodero de la situación rápidamente.
English
I quickly took control of the situation.
Spanish
Ella se apoderó del documento importante.
English
She seized the important document.
Spanish
Nosotros nos apoderábamos del patio siempre.
English
We always took over the yard.
Spanish
Mañana te apoderarás de la herramienta.
English
Tomorrow you will take control of the tool.

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Se apoderó de la empresa.

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