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Definition of takeover

takeover

/ˈteɪkˌoʊvər/
take · o · ver
Plural:takeovers
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takeover Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An act of assuming control of something, especially the purchase of one company by another through the acquisition of a majority of its shares.

Example

"The board of directors voted unanimously to reject the rival firm's hostile takeover bid."

2

A sudden or forceful seizure of political power, governance, or territory.

Example

"International observers monitored the region closely following the sudden political takeover."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The single-word form "takeover" is used exclusively as a noun or noun adjunct (e.g., "a corporate takeover"), whereas the two-word form "take over" functions as the phrasal verb (e.g., "to take over a business").

• Rhymes for takeover

• Nearby Words

takedown
takeoff
takeout
takeover
taker
takeup
takin

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Takeover. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/takeover
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