takeover
Americannoun
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the act of seizing, appropriating, or arrogating authority, control, management, etc.
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an acquisition or gaining control of a corporation through the purchase or exchange of stock.
Other Word Forms
- antitakeover adjective
Etymology
Origin of takeover
First recorded in 1940–45; noun use of verb phrase take over
Example Sentences
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What Wall Street has to say about the latest takeover talk.
From MarketWatch
His father, Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison, one of the world's richest men, largely financed the takeover, offering a financial guarantee that finally persuaded the Warner Bros. board.
From Barron's
The company’s shares surged 21% Friday as investors reacted favorably to Paramount’s victory in the takeover battle on Thursday, when Netflix dropped out of the bidding.
From Barron's
Movie theatre operators and others in Hollywood had feared a Netflix takeover.
From BBC
Some point out that he has worked with the people behind the Paramount Skydance bid before and he has previously indicated support for their takeover.
From BBC
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