encompany

/ˈɛnkɒmpəni/

Definitions

1. noun

A company that is being or is about to be taken over, or a person or organization that is taking over another company.

“The encompany of the merger was met with skepticism by investors.”

2. verb

To take over or acquire a company.

“The corporation plans to encompany the smaller firm this quarter.”

Synonyms

  • acquire
  • merger
  • takeover

Antonyms

  • divest
  • sell