takeover

or take-o·ver

[ teyk-oh-ver ]
/ ˈteɪkˌoʊ vər /
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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.

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Origin of takeover

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

OTHER WORDS FROM takeover

an·ti·take·o·ver, adjective, noun

Words nearby takeover

take on faith, take on oneself, takeout, takeout double, take out of, takeover, take pains, take part, take pity on, take place, take potluck
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Words related to takeover

tough, effective, healthy, forceful, persuasive, dynamic, zealous, potent, spirited, efficient, vital, strenuous, active, robust, strong, brisk, intense, lively, industrious, intrepid

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British Dictionary definitions for takeover

take over

verb (adverb)

to assume the control or management of
printing to move (copy) to the next line

noun takeover

  1. the act of seizing or assuming power, control, etc
  2. (as modifier)takeover bid
sport another word for changeover (def. 3)
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Idioms and Phrases with takeover

take over

Assume control, management, or possession of, as in The pilot told his copilot to take over the controls, or There's a secret bid to take over our company. [Late 1800s]

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