Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with takeover in American Collocation
takeover
noun
countable/uncountable
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈteɪkˌoʊvər/
opposed by the company
hostile
The company could become the target of a hostile takeover.
planned or attempted
attempted
proposed
The proposed takeover would reduce competition among supermarkets.
when a smaller company takes control of a larger one
reverse
The acquisition of the business constitutes a reverse takeover.
involving large companies
company
corporate
A corporate takeover squeezed out the old management.
mount
The company may well try to grant a hostile takeover.
relating to the takeover process
approach
attempt
battle
bid
deal
offer
talks
He has tabled a £300m takeover bid for the entire car plant.
company you want to buy
target
The company is also a likely takeover target.
talking about a possible takeover
rumours
speculation
Her company is currently the subject of takeover speculation.