Take over control (10)

I believe the answer is:

commandeer

(Other definitions for commandeer that I've seen before include "Appropriate" , "Seize" , "requisition" , "Confiscate" , "Take control of for military use" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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