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/
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
The larger company completed the takeover of its smaller competitor.
The new manager took over the project after the previous leader retired. (Take someone else's position, job, or control.)
The takeover began with a bid and ended with complete control of the company.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Takeover is a compound noun derived from the English phrasal verb 'take over,' which became established as a business term in the mid-20th century. It refers to the acquisition or assumption of control of a company or organization.
Breakdown
take (to seize or grasp) + over (across, beyond, or assumption of control) = takeover (acquisition of control or ownership)
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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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