takeover
Americannoun
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the act of seizing, appropriating, or arrogating authority, control, management, etc.
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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 right-back joined Newcastle from Atletico Madrid in January 2022 as the first signing following the club's takeover by a Saudi-led consortium.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
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
Brown-Forman surged 20% on takeover speculation, while gold and copper miners rose 6% and 7%, and low-volatility funds gained.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
And with merger activity expected to pick up this year, don’t be surprised if more companies start to attract interest and earn takeover premiums from investors.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
He says the takeover of Austria is nothing to worry about.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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