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Synonyms & Similar Words
acquisition
merger
purchase
buyout
takeover bid
absorption
annexation
seizure
conquest
capture
domination
subjugation
control
command
supremacy
dominance
hegemony
ascendancy
preeminence
superiority
predominance
influence
sway
power
authority
jurisdiction
management
administration
direction
governance
regulation
supervision
oversight
buyback
consolidation
amalgamation
union
integration
incorporation
combination
alliance
partnership
coalition
federation
confederation
association
affiliation
membership
ownership
proprietorship
stewardship.
Meaning of Takeover
The primary meaning of the word "Takeover" refers to the act of taking control of a company, organization, or asset, often through a purchase, merger, or acquisition.
Definitions
- The act of taking control of a company, organization, or asset, often through a purchase, merger, or acquisition.
- A situation in which a person, group, or organization takes control of something, such as a company, government, or activity.
Etymology of Takeover
The word "Takeover" originated in the mid-20th century, derived from the phrase "take over," which means to assume control or responsibility for something.
The term gained widespread use in the context of business and finance, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s, as companies began to engage in mergers and acquisitions.
Example Uses
- The company announced a takeover bid for its rival, offering a significant premium on the current stock price.
- The government takeover of the failing bank was seen as a necessary measure to stabilize the financial system.
- The new management team is planning a takeover of the company's operations, with the goal of increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
surrender
relinquishment
abandonment
withdrawal
retreat
evacuation
exit
departure
resignation
abdication
renunciation
rejection
refusal
decline
failure
collapse
dissolution
disintegration
fragmentation
separation
division
detachment
isolation
independence
autonomy
self-governance
self-management
self-regulation.