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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The consortium has until June 10 to either make a formal offer to buy DCC or walk away under Irish Takeover rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

There, I met Loki, the founder of HahaYes, a crypto memecoin and the company sponsor of X Takeover.

From Slate • Sep. 26, 2025

The Goalhanger Southbank Centre Takeover will feature live recordings of some of its most popular podcasts.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

He is the author of "Takeover: Hitler's Final Rise to Power," "Hitler’s First Victims: The Quest for Justice" and other books.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2025

Lili Trujillo Puckett, founder and executive director of Street Racing Kills and member of the County’s Street Takeover Reduction Group, thanked Mitchell for introducing the motion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025

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