buyout
Translation
buyout, takeover
Examples
The company announced a management buyout.
The company announced a management buyout.
He accepted a buyout to retire early.
He accepted a buyout to retire early.
Grammar Patterns
a ((...)) buyout an acquisition of a certain type. The company is planning a leveraged buyout.
to accept a buyout to agree to leave a job for money. Many employees accepted the buyout.
Similar Words
Synonyms: takeover, acquisition, merger
Etymology
A compound word from 'buy' and 'out', meaning to purchase all of something, especially a controlling interest in a company.
Memory Tips
Imagine one company 'buying' another company completely 'out' of its ownership.