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làm chủ

Pronunciation Northern /la̤ːm˨˩ ʨṵ˧˩˧/ Central /laːm˧˧ ʨu˧˩˨/ Southern /laːm˨˩ ʨu˨˩˦/
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take control
Verb
take control

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Meaning
2 senses · 2 meanings
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own

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
own Core ActionsTheme

This verb refers to the state of having legal possession or control over something, or being the person in charge.

vi Gia đình tôi làm chủ một cửa hàng nhỏ.

en My family owns a small shop.

take control

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
take control

This verb describes the action of taking power or control over a situation, a group of people, or a location.

vi Anh ấy đã làm chủ được tình hình.

en He took control of the situation.

Parts
làm / chủ
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Similar
máy chủ / chế độ dân chủ / ông chủ / người chủ …
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Use
việc làm / làm việc / làm vườn / làm tình …
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