takeover
/ˈteɪkəʊvə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈekˌovɚ] /ˈteɪkəʊvər/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈekˌovɚ] /ˈtāk-ˌō-vər How to pronounce takeover (audio)/ (ame, mw)
takeover — noun
- takeoversingular
- takeoversplural
1. when one company buys enough shares in another company to control it
when one company buys enough shares in another company to control it
Théo's family lost their business after a hostile takeover by a foreign competitor.
hostile takeover — an unwelcome acquisition
The board approved the takeover of the struggling airline last Tuesday.
Yasmin read about the supermarket takeover in the financial pages.
Workers at both companies feared job losses after the takeover was announced.
The government blocked the takeover, saying it would reduce competition.
- acquisition
a broader term for any purchase of one company by another
- buyout
emphasises buying enough shares to gain control
- merger
two companies joining as equals, rather than one taking control of the other
- divestiture
selling off part of a company
- sell-off
disposing of assets, the reverse of a takeover
用法筆記
Often used with 'hostile' when the target company does not want to be bought, or 'friendly' when both sides agree.
2. when a person or group gains control of something that someone else used to cont
when a person or group gains control of something that someone else used to control or manage
Ezra watched the older students' takeover of the school council with frustration.
takeover of + institution or organised group
The new manager's quiet takeover of daily operations upset the long-serving staff.
A gradual takeover of the local market by online shops has changed the high street.
Rin noticed a slow takeover of dinner-table conversation by her younger brother.
The assistant's takeover of holiday planning annoyed Ari, who had done it for years.
- assumption
more formal; 'assumption of control' is common in official writing
- seizure
implies force or speed and carries a more negative tone
3. the seizure of a country, region, or political organisation by force, often thro
the seizure of a country, region, or political organisation by force, often through military action
The military takeover of the government was condemned by neighbouring countries.
military takeover — armed seizure of government
Cyrus fled the country after the violent takeover of the presidential palace.
The rebel group's takeover of the northern province took only three days.
Historians still debate the causes of the 1973 military takeover in Chile.
Anthony reported on the sudden takeover of the radio station by armed soldiers.
- handover
a peaceful transfer of power
- restoration
returning power to the previous government
用法筆記
Distinct from sense 1 (CORPORATE BUYOUT) and sense 2 (TAKING CONTROL): this sense always involves force or illegal action against a government or territory.
takeover — verb
- takeoverpresent simple I / you / we / they
- takeovers3rd person singular
- takeovering-ing form
- takeoveredpast simple
1. to take control of something or someone, or to accept responsibility for managin
to take control of something or someone, or to accept responsibility for managing them
Mauricio took over the project after the previous lead resigned without warning.
When the pilot fell ill, the co-pilot took over and landed safely.
take over — used without an object when the context is clear
Ritu took over the family shop when her father became too ill to work.
The new software took over all the tasks that workers used to do by hand.
Harper took over the class while the regular teacher was on maternity leave.
- assume
more formal; often used with 'control', 'responsibility', or 'command'
- seize
implies sudden, often forceful taking of control
- commandeer
taking property or resources, usually for official or military use
- appropriate
formal; often implies questionable legitimacy in taking something
- relinquish
formally give up control or possession
- hand over
transfer control to someone else
- surrender
give up control, especially under pressure
文法句型
take over + something
take over from + someone
用法筆記
Always written as two words: 'take over'. The single-word form 'takeover' is only a noun. When the object is already clear from context, 'take over' can be used without one.
常見錯誤
2. to become the most powerful or important element in a situation, replacing what
to become the most powerful or important element in a situation, replacing what was there before
Weeds quickly took over the garden after two weeks of heavy rain and neglect.
subject is a force of nature: weeds take over
Fear took over the crowd when the lights suddenly went out in the stadium.
subject is an emotion: fear takes over
Digital streaming has taken over from traditional television in most households.
Panic took over as passengers realised the ship was taking on water.
English has taken over as the main language at Kwame's firm in Nairobi.
- dominate
implies being the strongest force, often over a long period
- prevail
implies winning out after a struggle or competition
- predominate
more formal; often used with statistics or trends
文法句型
something takes over
take over as + role
take over from + previous thing
用法筆記
The subject is typically an emotion, idea, natural force, or technology — not a person. Distinguish from sense 1 (ASSUME CONTROL), where a person deliberately takes charge.