takeover

S2 W2

BrE /ˈtɑːkəʊv/ AmE /ˈtækoʊv/

noun en → es

1 BUSINESS TAKEOVER [singular] B2

the act of one company buying or taking control of another company

adquisición, toma de control

  • a takeover bid

Collocations hostile takeover · friendly takeover

  • The company is facing a hostile takeover.

    La empresa está enfrentando una adquisición hostil.

2 CONTROL TAKEOVER [singular] B1

the act of taking control or possession of something, especially by force

tomar el control, toma de posesión

  • takeover of

Collocations takeover of power · takeover of a country

  • The takeover of the government was swift and unexpected.

    La toma de control del gobierno fue rápida e inesperada.