B2nounbusinesspolitics
US/ˈteɪk.oʊ.vər/
UK/ˈteɪk.əʊ.və/
the act of gaining control of a company, a country or a place, often by force or by buying it
In context
The takeover of the small airline was announced on Monday morning.
Many workers lost their jobs after the hostile takeover.
The army launched a military takeover and closed the airport.
Words that go with takeover
adjective + noun
- hostile takeoverThe board fought off a hostile takeover.
- military takeoverThe military takeover surprised the whole world.
noun + noun
- takeover bidShareholders rejected the takeover bid.
- takeover battleThe takeover battle lasted six months.
noun + preposition
- takeover of a companyThe takeover of the company was completed in May.
verb + noun
- launch a takeoverA private firm launched a takeover of the retailer.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The takeover the company surprised us.Correct: The takeover of the company surprised us.