takeover

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
  2. noun a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation

Etymology

Deverbal from take over.

In classic literature

Synonyms

coup d'etat, coup, putsch

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