This is the 556th most frequent Norwegian word.
overtok
"Overtok" means "took over" in English.
In this sentence, 'overtok' means to take over control or leadership of something from someone else. It is used in the context of succession in a company.
Han overtok ledelsen av firmaet etter sin far.
He took over the company's management from his father.
Here, 'overtok' refers to acquiring possession of something, implying a transition in ownership or responsibility.
De overtok huset som hadde vært til salgs lenge.
They took over the house that had been for sale for a long time.
In this instance, 'overtok' conveys the action of assuming responsibility for a specific task or duty from another individual.