How to Pronounce "takeover"
word
/ˈteɪˌkoʊvɝ/
TAY-koh-vur
/tˈeɪkəʊvɐ/
TAY-koh-vuh
Definition
A takeover is when one company gains control of another company, often by buying most or all of its shares. It can also mean assuming control of an organization or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈteɪˌkoʊvɝ/
British English
/tˈeɪkəʊvɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAY-koh-vur
UK
TAY-koh-vuh
Listen in Context
The company announced a takeover of its main competitor.
A takeover can change the leadership of a company.
The takeover was completed last week.
There’s talk of a possible takeover if the company’s profits keep falling.