VocabJLPT N2
Acquisition
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. acquisition (esp. corporate)
  2. 2. buy-out
  3. 3. bribery
  4. 4. Acquisition
This noun refers to a buyout, acquisition, or takeover of a company or organization. It can also refer to bribery, meaning paying someone to gain their support or cooperation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I mean, can an acquisition really be decided that easily?

Sentence 2

Is there any chance we could end up being the ones acquiring instead?

Sentence 3

I heard they're planning to complete the acquisition before the end of the year.

Sentence 4

He actually thinks an acquisition will just fix everything — come on!

Sentence 5

Who on earth leaked that "the acquisition is a done deal"?