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Unit 9.2 - "Over" meaning "Changing" or "Transferring"

Guess the meanings of the phrasal verbs from context:
1. I've just changed over from ISDN to ADSL and the connection is much faster.
2. Could you hand the dictionary over to me?
3. Move over a bit - you are blocking the door.
4. Who'll be taking over from John when he retires?
All these phrasal verbs have the meaning of "changing" or "transferring". See Explanations ê
Explanations:

Change over/ Switch over (separable)	To change from one method, product, or situation to another >>We've just *changed over* from electricity to gas: it's so much cheaper. >>They're *switching over* to a new computer system.
Hand over (separable)	To give something to someone else >>The driver was forced to *hand over* the car keys and was left standing on the roadside.
Move over (inseparable)	To move so that there is space for someone else to sit or stand >>If you move over a bit, Junko can sit next to me. >>Tim *moved over* so that I could sit down.
Take over (inseparable)	To replace someone in a job or project >>He *took over* as manager two years ago. >>Mr. Sato has taken over responsibility for the new project. >>You've been looking after the kids all day. Take a break - I'll *take over*.

Exercise:
- Complete the following sentences using a suitable phrasal verb:
  - the gun and put your hands up!
  - We've just our computer's operating system to Windows NT.
  - Jim will his father's business next year.
  - Please a bit so that the boy can sit next to his mom.

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