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

Vocabulary lists containing takeover

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There are more than 80 Afghan female footballers in Australia, Europe, USA and the Middle East, including many of the 25 players under contract before the Taliban's takeover.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Instead, it’s a means to get more than the 3% allowed under so-called ‘creep’ provisions in the Australian takeover code, the bank contends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Paramount Skydance has asked the Federal Communications Commission for permission to exceed foreign ownership rules for U.S. media companies to pave the way for its takeover of Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Don’t prepare for a complete AI takeover just yet.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

General Motors eventually persuaded other companies that benefited from road building to help pay for the costly takeover of America’s trolleys.

From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser

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