Antonyms for takeover

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : teyk-oh-ver

Phonetic Transcription : ˈteɪkˌoʊ vər

Definition of takeover

Origin : 1917, "an act of taking over," noun derivative of verbal phrase take over (1884), from take (v.) + over. Attested from 1958 in the corporate sense.

As in vigorous : adj energetic, powerful
As in enterprising : adj resourceful, energetic
As in forceful : adj effective, powerful
As in appropriation : noun stealing
As in merger : noun consolidation
As in assumption : noun assuming possession, power
As in ownership : noun possession of property
As in requisition : noun demand; application for need
As in triumph : noun victory, achievement
As in takeover bid : noun offer to buy company
As in proprietorship : noun ownership
As in conquest : noun defeat, victory
As in : noun violent seizure
As in annexation : noun adding, joining

Example sentences :

Dimitrov and Kalarov returned from Moscow, where they had been in exile since 1925, to assist the new government in its takeover.
Extract from : « Area Handbook for Bulgaria » by Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole

Until the Communist takeover in 1944, there had been two broad social classes in the country, an upper and a lower class.
Extract from : « Area Handbook for Albania » by Eugene K. Keefe

What will justify such a volte-face and with what excuse can he repudiate the principles with which he justified his takeover?
Extract from : « The Origins of Contemporary France, Volume 4 (of 6) » by Hippolyte A. Taine

Synonyms for takeover

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