Meaning of the word buyout in English

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buyout

US /ˈbaɪ.aʊt/
UK /ˈbaɪ.aʊt/
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Noun

1.

the purchase of a controlling share in a company

Example:
The company announced a management buyout.
The private equity firm completed the buyout of the struggling retail chain.
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