Control & Problem Solving

To take control or responsibility of something (a job, a role, a project) from someone else.

The manager was struggling to run the presentation, so the director decided to take over and finish it.

To intervene or become involved in a difficult situation to help solve a problem or stop an argument.

The two customers started shouting at each other, so the security guard had to step in before things got worse.

To clarify a misunderstanding, or to explain something so that it is no longer confusing.

Let me clear up any confusion about the project deadline: it is due next Friday, not this Friday.

To distribute or pass something out to a group of people.

At the beginning of the class, the teacher will hand out the exam papers.

To become involved or trapped in a complicated, messy, or difficult situation (often against your will).

I really didn't want to get tangled up in my coworkers' workplace drama, but they forced me to choose a side.