Pac-Man defense
Pac-Man defense noun: a response to an attempted hostile takeover of a company, in which the target company, or a 'white knight' acting on its behalf, tries to turn the situation round by acquiring all or much of the other company.
Noun
Pac-Man defense (plural Pac-Man defenses)
- A response to an attempted hostile takeover of a company, in which the target company, or a 'white knight' acting on its behalf, tries to turn the situation round by acquiring all or much of the other company.
Forms of Pac-Man defense
| plural | Pac-Man defenses |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Pac-Man defence |
Origin of Pac-Man defense
From the arcade game Pac-Man (1980), in which the character being chased can sometimes turn round and eat its pursuers.
Questions about Pac-Man defense
- What does Pac-Man defense mean?
- Pac-Man defense means a response to an attempted hostile takeover of a company, in which the target company, or a 'white knight' acting on its behalf, tries to turn the situation round by acquiring all or much of the other company.
- What part of speech is Pac-Man defense?
- Pac-Man defense is a noun.
- What is the plural of Pac-Man defense?
- The plural of Pac-Man defense is Pac-Man defenses.
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