"takeover" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈteɪkˌoʊvər/ Audio: en-us-takeover.ogg [US] Forms: takeover [singular], takeovers [plural]
Etymology: take + over Etymology templates: {{compound|take|over}} take + over Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A takeover is the act of gaining control of something, especially a business or organization, often by buying most of its shares.
    Sense id: simple-takeover-en-noun-BAM6aT61
     
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