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This tag is for questions which a dictionary cannot answer about the meaning or correctness of a word in a sentence. Give as much context as possible.
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Can "take office" be used for any profession, or what expression should I use?
Not every jobholder is an officeholder. So I don't think you can use the phrase "take office" with any job. Rather you can use expressions like "start a job" or "begin work".
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