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

• 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

Street takeovers, also known as sideshows, typically take place at night when large crowds gather at a closed off intersection to watch cars do “doughnuts,” burn tires, drift and other stunts.

From Los Angeles Times

There is some talk of a link between Modric and Swansea's ownership group, with numerous new faces on the board following the takeover of the club last November.

From BBC

The new proposed deal comes almost a year after talks around a previous takeover approach from Sidara collapsed.

From BBC

Earlier this month, the owner of Royal Mail said that the takeover could be completed by the end of April as the deal cleared the final regulatory hurdles standing in the way.

From BBC

Asked if he could guarantee the furnaces would remain open, Jonathan Reynolds said he would not comment "on the commercial aspect of supply" but the takeover gave the "opportunity" to obtain the coal needed.

From BBC