take-charge
1 of 2adjective
ˈtāk-ˈchärj 
: having the qualities of a forceful leader
a take-charge executive
take charge
2 of 2idiomatic phrase
: to assume control, command, care, or custody
… the people Americans have chosen to take charge in times of crisis …
Marc Fisher
—often used with of Marc Fisher She took charge of the company/team/project.A neighbor took charge of the children until he got home from the emergency room.Happiness is what occurs when you take charge of your life … Terina AllenSamuel Morse wanted the federal government to take charge of building a national telegraph system. Virginia PostrelI could see that unless I took charge of the situation nothing would get done. So I said, "Mouse, you and Jane … help me … ." Judy Blume
Terina AllenSamuel Morse wanted the federal government to take charge of building a national telegraph system. Virginia PostrelI could see that unless I took charge of the situation nothing would get done. So I said, "Mouse, you and Jane … help me … ." Judy Blume
Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1950, in the meaning defined above
Idiomatic Phrase
14th century, in the meaning defined above