Meaning of the word takeover in English

What does takeover mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

takeover

US /ˈteɪkˌoʊ.vɚ/
UK /ˈteɪkˌoʊ.vɚ/
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Noun

1.

an act of taking control of something, especially a company, by force or by buying most of its shares

Example:
The company announced a hostile takeover bid.
The military staged a sudden takeover of the government.
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