take–charge

adjective \ˈtāk-ˈchärj\

: having the qualities of a forceful leader : able to make decisions in a confident way and then act on them

Full Definition of TAKE-CHARGE

: having the qualities of a forceful leader <a take–charge executive>

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1954

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