Hostile takeover

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑstəɫ ˈteɪˌkoʊvɝ/

Hostile takeover (noun)

  1. A situation where one company buys another against the target company’s wishes, often by buying shares or pressuring leaders.

Examples

  • The board resisted a hostile takeover of the company.
  • A hostile takeover can happen even without the owners' approval.