take·over 
/ˈteɪkˌoʊvɚ/ noun
plural take·overs /ˈteɪkˌoʊvɚ/ noun [count] : an occurrence in which a person, company, etc., takes control of something
▪ The government experienced a military takeover in 2002. ▪ takeover bids ▪ The company was trying to protect itself from a hostile takeover. [=an attempt to buy a company when the people who own the company do not want to sell it] — see also take over at 1take
▪ The government experienced a military takeover in 2002. ▪ takeover bids ▪ The company was trying to protect itself from a hostile takeover. [=an attempt to buy a company when the people who own the company do not want to sell it] — see also take over at 1take
