took office
Began official duties
Took office is the past tense of take office, meaning to formally begin serving in an official position, especially a political or governmental one: She took office in January.
The phrase implies assumption of duties following election, appointment, or succession.
Presidents take office, as do governors, mayors, and board chairs.
- inductionFormal admission process
- appointmentScheduled time for something
- investitureCeremony conferring rank
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- swearing-inOfficial oath-taking ceremony
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