takeover

American  

[teyk-oh-ver] / ˈteɪkˌoʊ vər /

Or take-over

noun

• takeovers
  plural

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.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• antitakeover
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• takeovers
  plural

Etymology

Origin of takeover

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

Example Sentences

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takeover takeovers

Germany's finance minister on Monday met the UniCredit CEO to seek guarantees over the future of Commerzbank, as the Italian lender gears up to complete a takeover of its German rival.

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

Cooper Cos. stock has fallen about 25% since Barron’s recommended it, but a low valuation, aggressive share buybacks, and takeover potential bolster the bull case.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

The Rams’ annual game against the 49ers has historically been something of a takeover by 49ers fans, initially at the Coliseum and since 2020 at SoFi Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

By "full-blown AI takeover", Cotra means the sci-fi scenario of humans becoming subservient to powerful AI systems that work to their own goals without caring for human creators.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Since the Khmer Rouge takeover of Phnom Penh, I have heard of Pol Pot but I never knew exactly what his position with the Angkar was.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

The department is calling it “Operation Street Sweeper,” a coordinated effort targeting illegal street takeovers, according to a statement from the LAPD.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Ahead of the official announcement of the takeover, French Economy Minister Roland Lescure voiced concern about American takeovers of start-ups rooted in France and Europe.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

One of the biggest takeovers in British media history is about to take place with the creation of a new British media company - albeit American owned.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

Unlike in the rest of Europe, the U.K. has seen a reduction in initial public offering activity, with private equity takeovers also helping drain equity supply.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026

The social disruption caused by the collapse of the savings and loan industry and the rise of hostile takeovers and leveraged buyouts had given way to a brief period of recriminations.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis