HyperDic: takeover_attempt

English > 1 sense of the expression takeover attempt:
NOUNacttakeover attemptan attempt to take control of a corporation
English > takeover attempt: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningAn attempt to take control of a corporation.
Narrowerbear hugA takeover bid so attractive that the directors of the target company must approve it or risk shareholder protest
proxy fightA measure used by an acquirer to gain control of a takeover target
Broaderattempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, tryearnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish / accomplish something

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