takeover
/ˈteɪkˌoʊvər/
noun
- An act of taking control of a company or organization, especially by buying most of its shares.
- The board voted against the hostile takeover by the larger corporation.
- After the takeover, the new management changed many of the company's policies.
- Investors were nervous about the rumored takeover of the tech startup.
- An act of seizing control of a country or area, often by force.
- The takeover of the capital happened overnight with little resistance.
- The military takeover of the government was condemned by world leaders.
- Citizens fled the city during the rebel takeover.
- A situation in which one person or group assumes control or responsibility from another.
- The teacher's sudden illness led to a takeover of the class by a substitute.
- A peaceful takeover of the committee occurred after the election.
- The project faced delays after the takeover by a new team leader.
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