This is the 1130th most frequent Dutch word.
overname
"Overname" means "takeover" in English.
In this sentence, 'overname' is used to refer to a business transaction in which one company takes over another.
De overname van het bedrijf werd afgelopen maandag voltooid.
The acquisition of the company was completed last Monday.
Here, 'overname' refers to the action of assuming responsibility or roles from another person.
De snelle overname van taken door de nieuwe medewerker heeft indruk gemaakt.
The swift taking over of tasks by the new employee was impressive.
In this context, 'overname' denotes a potential acquisition scenario being planned or considered.