Definition of takeover
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the action or an act of taking over
take over
verb
took over; taken over; taking over; takes over
Definition of take over (Entry 2 of 2)
: to assume control or possession of or responsibility for
military leaders took over the government
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The first known use of takeover was in 1618
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