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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