takeover
n. countablen. the act of one company buying or taking control of another company. This often happens when a larger business buys most of the shares in a smaller one.
n. the assumption of control of one corporation by another through the acquisition of a majority of its shares. Often distinguished as 'friendly' or 'hostile' depending on the target company's cooperation.
The small tech startup was saved by a corporate takeover.
The board of directors met late into the night to discuss the details of the proposed takeover bid.
Market analysts predicted that the aggressive takeover would lead to significant restructuring and the eventual sale of the company's non-core assets to reduce debt.
Deverbal from take over.
Often used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'takeover bid' or 'takeover target'.