takeover

• Nom désignant l'action de prendre le contrôle de quelque chose, en particulier d'une entreprise ou d'un gouvernement, souvent par achat, fusion ou force.

A noun referring to the act of gaining control of something, especially a company or government, often through purchase, merger, or force.

1. Seizure of controlB2formal

   A sudden and decisive change of government, often achieved illegally or by force.

   Prise de contrôle

   • The military takeover shocked the international community.
   • The country experienced a violent takeover by rebel forces.
   • A peaceful protest turned into a government takeover.

   Synonymescoupoustingoverthrowputsch

2. Corporate acquisitionB2formalbusiness

   A change in the controlling interest of a corporation, typically through a sale or merger.

   prise de contrôle

   • The company announced a hostile takeover of its main competitor.
   • Shareholders approved the takeover deal after lengthy negotiations.
   • The takeover resulted in significant restructuring of the firm.

   Synonymesacquisitionamalgamationbuyoutconsolidationmergerpurchase