takeover
/ˈteɪkˌəʊ.və(r)/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A takeover is when one company buys or gains control of another company. It can also mean when one group, person, or government takes control of something.
- The takeover was approved by shareholders.
- The company faced a hostile takeover.
Adinary Nuance
A takeover means gaining control, not just starting to manage something. It is stronger and more complete than takeover-like words such as "take charge" or "manage." In business, it often suggests buying or forcing control of a company. That is why it sounds more serious than "buyout" in some contexts.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- thâu tóm
- Spanish
- adquisición
- Chinese
- 收购
- Japanese
- 買収
- Korean
- 인수
Etymology
Takeover began as a noun from the phrasal verb take over. It became common in business English in the 20th century, especially for company control.
Common phrases
hostile takeovertakeover bidcorporate takeovertakeover target
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Frequently asked questions
- Is takeover formal or informal?
- It is common in business and news writing. It is more formal than everyday speech.
- What is the difference between takeover and acquisition?
- An acquisition is the act of buying a company. A takeover highlights gaining control, sometimes without agreement.
- Can takeover mean control in non-business situations?
- Yes. It can describe one side gaining control of a group, process, or place.