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takeover

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/ˈteɪkˌoʊvər/ · take-o-ver

An act of assuming control of something, especially a company, by purchasing its shares.

Meanings

nounformal

An act of assuming control of something, especially a company, by purchasing its shares.

کسی چیز کا کنٹرول حاصل کرنے کا عمل، خاص طور پر کمپنی کے حصص خریدنے کے ذریعے۔

قبضہ

qabza

Synonyms

acquisitionassumptionseizureحصولقبضہانتقال

Antonyms

relinquishmentabandonmentreleaseچھوڑ دیناترکآزادی

Common Collocations

  • hostile takeover
  • successful takeover
  • corporate takeover

Example Sentences

The company announced a significant takeover of its competitor.

کمپنی نے اپنے حریف کا ایک اہم قبضہ کا اعلان کیا۔

Company ne apne herif ka aik aham qabza ka elan kiya.

The takeover was seen as a strategic move to increase market share.

قبضہ کو مارکیٹ کے حصص بڑھانے کے لئے ایک حکمت عملی کے اقدام کے طور پر دیکھا گیا۔

Qabza ko market ke hisse barhane ke liye aik hikmat-e-amli ke iqdam ke tor par dekha gaya.

Investors were concerned about the potential risks involved in the takeover.

سرمایہ کاروں کو قبضے میں شامل ممکنہ خطرات کے بارے میں تشویش تھی۔

Sarmayakaron ko qabza mein shamil mumkinah khatarat ke bare mein chashwish thi.

Easily Confused With

takeover bid:A takeover bid refers specifically to an offer made to purchase a controlling interest in a company.

Word Family

takeover
verbقبضہ کرنا
take
verbلینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'taking over' a game to remember the concept of takeover.

Visualize a person holding a controller in a video game, symbolizing control.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "take over" — to take possession or control of something

First known use: 1960s

The term 'takeover' emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly in corporate contexts where one company acquires another.