take charge 1. 开始管理，接管 When the teacher is away, the eldest pupil takes charge of the class. 老师不在时，年龄最大的学生接管班级工作。 John was elected the new president of the club and will take charge at the next meeting. 约翰已当选为俱乐部的新会长，在下一次会议时将主持会务。 2. (物)不受控制 The driving belt took charge and ran out. 传动带失去控制，脱了出来。