takeover — the act of taking control of a company by buying most of its shares
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the act of taking control of a company by buying most of its shares
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈteɪkˌoʊvər/
Korean meaning: 인수, 매수 (회사의 지배권을 얻는 것)
Korean pronunciation: 테이크-오-버 (강세: 테이크)
Example Sentences
- The pizza company's takeover of the burger chain created the ultimate fast-food empire.
- Investors are worried about the potential takeover of their favorite tech company.
- My cat's takeover of my bed was swift and merciless.
takeover
NOUN//ˈteɪkˌoʊvər//
the act of taking control of a company by buying most of its shares
Taking control through share acquisition
A corporate makeover, and moreover, a complete takeover!
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Origin
영어 구동사 'take over'에서 파생된 복합명사로, 20세기 중반 비즈니스 용어로 정착되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The pizza company's takeover of the burger chain created the ultimate fast-food empire.”
“Investors are worried about the potential takeover of their favorite tech company.”
“My cat's takeover of my bed was swift and merciless.”
“The government prevented the foreign takeover to protect national interests.”
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