takeover
4 synonyms for takeover, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of one company buying and gaining control of another.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use takeover
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hostile takeover
takeover bid
corporate takeover
Etymology
Formed from the phrasal verb take over.
Full origin of takeover →Frequently asked questions
What does “takeover” mean?
The word “takeover” means the act of one company buying and gaining control of another. In plain terms, one side gaining control of something — a business, a building, a government — that was previously run by someone else.
How do you use “takeover” in a sentence?
Here is “takeover” used in a sentence: “The takeover was finalized after months of negotiation.”
What part of speech is “takeover”?
“Takeover” is a noun.
Is “takeover” a common word?
“Takeover” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “takeover” have?
“Takeover” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of one company buying and gaining control of another.
What is the difference between a takeover and a merger?
A takeover happens when one company buys and gains control of another, often without the target company's full agreement, while a merger is a mutual combination of two companies into one new entity. Takeovers can be friendly or hostile, whereas mergers are generally negotiated jointly from the start.
What is a hostile takeover?
A hostile takeover is when one company acquires control of another against the wishes of the target company's management or board. It remains a takeover in the broader sense of one party gaining control, but without the target's cooperation.
Can takeover refer to something other than a business acquisition?
Yes, takeover can describe any transfer of control or authority from one party to another, not just corporate acquisitions. For example, it can refer to a military takeover of a government or a hostile takeover of a project or organization.
