takeover

simple noun18 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2

A takeover that is resisted by the management of the target company.

Similar to company takeover, often used in a business or legal context.

The seizure of control of a government by the armed forces.

The acquisition of one company by another.

Refers to a takeover that has been suggested or offered.

Refers to a takeover that was tried but may not have succeeded.

The seizure of control of a government by a communist party.

Used to specify what is being taken over, e.g., 'a takeover of a company'.

An official offer to buy a company.

An offer made to the shareholders of a company to buy their shares.

An act of trying to gain control of a company.

A company that another company is trying to buy.

A situation where two or more companies are competing to take over another company.

A company that is considered a likely target for a takeover.

To officially start the process of trying to take control.

To try to gain control of a company or country.

To stop a takeover from happening.

To arrange for a takeover to happen, often skillfully or secretly.

To make a secret plan to take control.