takeover

Or take-o·ver

[teyk-oh-ver]

noun

1. the act of seizing, appropriating, or arrogating authority, control, management, etc.

2. an acquisition or gaining control of a corporation through the purchase or exchange of stock.

Other Word Forms

• antitakeover adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of takeover¹

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

Example Sentences

But UK takeover and merger rules dictated that, having had an expression of interest rejected, Earick's consortium needed to make an offer by 24 October or announce they would not do so.

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Rather remained adamant, even through reputational degradation, that the real threat to journalism wasn’t liberal bias or declining ratings, but the corrosive takeover of the fourth estate by corporate and ideological power.

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It has not all been plain sailing, of course, since Howe's appointment or the takeover a few weeks prior.

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The takeover of the Premier League club, the investment in boxing and the creation of the breakaway golf tournament were met with an abundance of scrutiny.

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Previous owner Semore Kurdi put the club up for sale last November, and it was not until August that global energy drinks giants Red Bull completed its takeover.

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