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buyout

Buyout (noun) means the purchase of a controlling share of a company. Example: “The management team arranged a buyout of the struggling firm.”

noun
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The purchase of a controlling share of a company.
"The management team arranged a buyout of the struggling firm."

How to use buyout

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBuying enough of a business to take control of it.

Common pairings
a management buyout a leveraged buyout

Word forms

buyouts plural

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Etymology

Deverbal from buy out.

Rhymes for buyout

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Frequently asked questions

What does “buyout” mean?

The word “buyout” means the purchase of a controlling share of a company. In plain terms, buying enough of a business to take control of it.

How do you use “buyout” in a sentence?

Here is “buyout” used in a sentence: “The management team arranged a buyout of the struggling firm.”

What part of speech is “buyout”?

“Buyout” is a noun.

Is “buyout” a common word?

“Buyout” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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