takeover

American

[teyk-oh-ver] / ˈteɪkˌoʊ vər /

Or take-over

noun

the act of seizing, appropriating, or arrogating authority, control, management, etc.
an acquisition or gaining control of a corporation through the purchase or exchange of stock.

Other Word Forms

antitakeover adjective

Etymology

Origin of takeover

First recorded in 1940–45; noun use of verb phrase take over

Example Sentences

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The “Federal Contraband” hitmaker was still on house arrest in January when the alleged music studio takeover took place.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Jack Daniel’s maker Brown-Forman surged 20% last week on takeover speculation.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

A U.S. federal appeals court ruled Argentina does not have to pay $16 billion for its 2012 takeover of oil company YPF.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Kudrow’s comedy and the film – a real doc, not a mockumentary – take different approaches to grasping the fear and possibility of AI’s impending takeover.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Since the Mujahideen takeover in April 1992, Afghanistan’s name had been changed to the Islamic State of Afghanistan.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini

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