takeover

noun

The act or an instance of assuming control or management of or responsibility for something, especially the seizure of power, as in a nation, political organization, or corporation.

noun

The performing of an action or a play in a game again after the first performance has been discounted or is under dispute.

noun

The acquisition of ownership of one company by another company, usually by purchasing a controlling percentage of its stock or by exchanging stock of the purchasing company for that of the purchased company. It is a hostile takeover if the management of the company being taken over is opposed to the deal. A hostile takeover is sometimes organized by a corporate raider.

noun

The purchase of one company by another; a merger without the formation of a new company, especially where some stakeholders in the purchased company oppose the purchase.

noun

The acquisition of a public company whose shares are listed on a stock exchange, in contrast to the acquisition of a private company.

noun

A time or event in which control or authority, especially over a facility is passed from one party to the next.

noun

a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force

noun

a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation

verb

take up and practice as one’s own

verb

seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one’s right or possession