TAKEOVER Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word takeover. (close relations)
Definition of TAKEOVER
Best Alternative Words for TAKEOVER
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acquisition | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something • something acquired • the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge • an ability that has been acquired by training | ||||||||
annexation | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • incorporation by joining or uniting • the formal act of acquiring something (especially territory) by conquest or occupation | ||||||||
appropriation | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose • incorporation by joining or uniting • a deliberate act of acquisition of something, often without the permission of the owner | ||||||||
control | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • power to direct or determine • a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another • (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc • a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment • the activity of managing or exerting control over something • the state that exists when one person or group has power over another • discipline in personal and social activities • great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity • a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine • a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance • the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. verb • exercise authoritative control or power over • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • handle and cause to function • maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage • check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard • place under restrictions; limit access to by law • verify by using a duplicate register for comparison • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of | ||||||||
occupation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money • the control of a country by military forces of a foreign power • any activity that occupies a person's attention • the act of occupying or taking possession of a building • the period of time during which a place or position or nation is occupied | ||||||||
possession | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of having and controlling property • anything owned or possessed • being controlled by passion or the supernatural • a mania restricted to one thing or idea • a territory that is controlled by a ruling state • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior • (sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck) | ||||||||
seizure | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease • the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property • the act of taking of a person by force • the taking possession of something by legal process | ||||||||
coup | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force • a brilliant and notable success | ||||||||
putsch | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force | ||||||||
coup d'etat | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force |