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Definition
To purchase, acquire, or buy out, especially in a business context.
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How it's used
While often used in formal business contexts for corporate takeovers, it is also frequently applied to smaller scale acquisitions like buying out local shops or independent businesses. It carries a sense of total transfer of ownership rather than just a simple purchase of goods.
Examples
That big company wants to take over our shop.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for everyday shopping or buying personal items, as it sounds overly formal and implies a business transaction or a large scale takeover.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
