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absorb
verb [T] (TAKE CONTROL) /əbˈzɔːb/
/-ˈzɔːrb/ Definition
(Definition of absorb verb (TAKE CONTROL) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Mergers & acquisitions
Synonyms and related words:
- acquisitive adjective (COMPANY)
- amalgamation noun
- buy into sth phrasal verb (BUSINESS)
- buy sb out phrasal verb
- buyout noun
- conglomerate noun (COMPANY)
- hive sth off phrasal verb
- hostile adjective (COMPANIES)
- leverage verb
- merger noun
- monopolize verb (BUSINESS)
- monopoly noun
- multiple noun (LARGE COMPANY)
- parent company noun
- spin sth off phrasal verb (COMPANY)
- subsidiary noun
- suitor noun
- syndicate noun (GROUP)
- take (sth) over phrasal verb (GET CONTROL)
- takeover noun
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