We've found 15 phrases for assume (0.116 seconds):

assume the mantle »    To take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilites.

fill somebody's shoes »    To do somebody's job; to perform or assume somebody's role.

hold the fort »    To assume responsibility, especially in another’s absence..

in line »    To assume a position in the future.

put on airs »    To become haughty, to assume a haughty manner.

put someone down as »    To assume someone has a particular character from very little information.

step up to the plate »    To initiate action; to assume a responsibility.

take for granted »    To assume something to be true without verification or proof.

take on »    To assume responsibility for.

take over »    To assume control of something, especially by force; to usurp.

take the fall »    To assume blame for oneself.

take the lead »    To assume leadership over a group.

take the reins »    To assume charge over.

take the wheel »    To assume control of a situation.

talk like an apothecary »    To use hard or gallipot words: from the assumed gravity and affectation of knowledge generally put on by the gentlemen of this profession, who are commonly as superficial in their learning as they are pedantic in their language.

BTW, Why won't you become an editor?