51³Ō¹Ļ

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takeover

Or ³Ł²¹°ģ±š-“ĒĀ·±¹±š°ł

[teyk-oh-ver]

noun

  1. the act of seizing, appropriating, or arrogating authority, control, management, etc.

  2. an acquisition or gaining control of a corporation through the purchase or exchange of stock.



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Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms

  • antitakeover adjective
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of takeover1

First recorded in 1940–45; noun use of verb phrase take over
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Example Sentences

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Skydance’s $8-billion takeover of Paramount has been in a holding pattern for months as the two companies wait for federal regulators’ approval.

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The order followed Trump’s ongoing attempts to reshape federal cultural institutions, including his February takeover of the Kennedy Center.

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The Sonoma County Democrat’s takeover was part of a wider change — both legislative houses were led by lawmakers from Northern California this year, leaving Southern California legislators with limited control.

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Trump’s Los Angeles takeover could derail the work the governor has put in to showcase his more moderate policy positions to America.

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The FCC review of Skydance’s proposed takeover of Paramount has become a slog.

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