takeover (Meaning)
takeover (n)
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation
Synonyms & Antonyms of takeover
FAQs About the word takeover
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force, a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation
substitute, stand in, fill in,spell, pinch-hit, step in, cover, sub, relieve, understudy
disavow, refrain (from), retract, disclaim, retract, disown, refrain (from), disown, turn down, repudiate
The hostile takeover of the rival company stirred up a storm of controversy.
The government's takeover of the failing bank was a desperate attempt to stabilize the economy.
The corporate raider planned a covert takeover of the target firm.
The merger agreement included a provision for a friendly takeover.