takeover

American  

[teyk-oh-ver] / ˈteɪkˌoʊ vər /

Or take-over

noun

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

• antitakeover adjective

Etymology

Origin of takeover

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

Example Sentences

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

Kudrow’s comedy and the film – a real doc, not a mockumentary – take different approaches to grasping the fear and possibility of AI’s impending takeover.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

The takeover has been unanimously approved by Boralex’s board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Jefferies Financial Group stock surged Tuesday on reports of a potential takeover by Japan’s SMFG.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

At the end of each year since this takeover, every sheepman, woman, and child in Milagro had discovered themselves heavily in debt to the Devine Company.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols