takeover (Meaning)

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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

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.