zau2 maa5 soeng5 jam6走馬上任走马上任
Jyutpingzau2 maa5 soeng5 jam6
Yalejáu máh séuhng yahm
Definition
To assume an office or take over a post from someone else.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a slightly dramatic or formal flair, often used to describe someone starting a new role with a sense of urgency or high expectations. While it originates from the image of someone mounting a horse to take up a post, it is now commonly applied to modern office settings to add emphasis to the transition.
Examples
He will assume the manager position tomorrow.
When are you going to take up your new post?
Related words
Common phrases
officially assume office
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