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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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Before the Taliban takeover, Shama turned down many marriage proposals.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Wedbush analyst Michael Piccolo said in a note last week that eBay had significant resources at its disposal to ward off any takeover attempt, including the possible adoption of a shareholder-rights plan.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

The company has moved to monetize some of its real estate but rejected the takeover overture in 2024.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Then in March, he lost a case brought against him by investors of Twitter, who claimed they were misled by public statements he made during the takeover.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“What if he’s plotting a sinister takeover of Miami and we’re the only ones who can stop him?”

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya

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