takeover

/ˈteɪkˌoʊvər/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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