CEFR B2

takeover

noun

Meaning

An act of assuming control of something, especially a company, by buying a majority of its shares.

Examples

The hostile takeover bid was ultimately rejected by the board of directors.
After the successful takeover, the acquiring company integrated the new assets.

Synonyms: acquisition, merger, buyout, absorption

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takeover (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈteɪkˌoʊvər/

Definition

An act of assuming control of something, especially a company, by buying a majority of its shares.

Examples

The hostile takeover bid was ultimately rejected by the board of directors.
After the successful takeover, the acquiring company integrated the new assets.
Rumors of a potential takeover sent the target company's stock price soaring.

How to Use takeover

takeover of (prepositional phrase): The act of assuming control over a specific entity or situation. — "The takeover of the struggling airline was completed last month."
takeover bid (collocation): An offer made to buy a company. — "They launched a takeover bid for the competitor's shares."

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