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Meaning of takeover
The act of taking control of a company or organization
Etymology of takeover
The word "takeover" originated in the mid-20th century, derived from the phrase "take over," which means to assume control or responsibility for something
The term is often used in business and finance to describe the acquisition of one company by another
Synonyms
acquisition
merger
buyout
consolidation
annexation
seizure
capture
coup
conquest
absorption
amalgamation
union
combination
federation
incorporation
purchase
procurement
appropriation
expropriation
confiscation
commandeering
hijacking
invasion
occupation
takeover bid
leveraged buyout
management buyout
hostile takeover
friendly takeover
reverse takeover
Definitions
- The act of taking control of a company or organization, either by purchasing a majority of its shares or by other means
- * A situation in which a person or group takes control of a company or organization, often by buying a majority of its shares
Usage Examples
- The company is facing a hostile takeover bid from a rival firm
- * The takeover of the smaller company by the larger corporation has resulted in significant job losses
- * The government has announced plans to takeover the struggling airline to prevent it from going bankrupt
Antonyms
abandonment
relinquishment
surrender
withdrawal
abandonment
cessation
discontinuation
dissolution
divestment
divestiture
relinquishment
resignation
retirement
termination
withdrawal
sell-off
spin-off
breakup
dissolution
dismantling