takeover

Or take-o·ver

[teyk-oh-ver]

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.

Other Word Forms

• antitakeover adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of takeover¹

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

Example Sentences

But his takeover last month of Paramount, which was backed by his father, marked a significant leap into new territory.

From BBC

There is nothing spelled out in the TikTok deal that ensures the takeover will work; that will likely depend on the app being able to maintain growth in the U.S.

From Salon

UK takeover and merger rules dictate that, having had an expression of interest rejected, Earick's consortium must make an offer by that date or announce he is not intending to do so.

From BBC

Discovery, the media company that owns HBO, TNT and CNN, after already completing a takeover of Paramount, one of Hollywood’s original studios.

From Los Angeles Times

At home, Lee is presiding over a polarised country, shaken by months of political turmoil, after its previous president tried to orchestrate a military takeover.

From BBC