noun
Uncommon
takeover
Takeover (noun) means the act of one company buying and gaining control of another. Example: “The takeover was finalized after months of negotiation.”
noun
1
The act of one company buying and gaining control of another.
"The takeover was finalized after months of negotiation."
"Shareholders voted against the hostile takeover bid."
"Staff began to worry about their jobs when news of the takeover reached the office."
2
Any transfer of control or authority from one party to another.
"The coup led to a swift takeover of the government."
"The new manager's takeover of the project surprised the whole team."
"After the captain fell ill, the first mate's takeover of the ship went smoothly."
How to use takeover
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne side gaining control of something — a business, a building, a government — that was previously run by someone else.
Common pairings
hostile takeover
takeover bid
corporate takeover
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Word forms
- Plural
- takeovers
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Etymology
Formed from the phrasal verb take over.
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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.
