What does the cryptic crossword clue "Assume control, and do a spot of bowling? (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "Assume control / do a spot of bowling?". The wordplay uses a double definition. TAKE (synonym="do") + OVER (synonym="bowling?") = TAKE OVER; definition: "Assume" The answer is TAKE OVER.

Assume control, and do a spot of bowling? (4,4)

Times Cryptic #28585 | 27 Across | 2023-04-24 flower

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