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 Words From

• anti·takeover adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of takeover¹

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

Example Sentences

Bluesky started as a research project at Twitter, but after Musk’s takeover it severed all ties with the company and launched as a social app in February 2023.

From Science Magazine

Malone’s purported Coachella takeover would arrive after he performed in April on Stagecoach’s Mane Stage.

From Los Angeles Times

The UN says since the takeover more than a million girls are not in school in Afghanistan - about 80% - and in 2022 about 100,000 female students were banned from their university courses.

From BBC

Stringfellow said the history of the aqueduct’s takeover has relevance today and will be part of broader discussions about the past, present and future of water in the region.

From Los Angeles Times

After the American group's takeover in 2020, Dan Friedkin, now Roma's president, said: "Our vision for the club and the team is to favour a sustainable and long-term investment approach rather than quick fixes."

From BBC