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acquiring

UK
/əˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
US
/əˈkwaɪɚɪŋ/

Translations

acquireverb

acquiring

Gerund

acquired
Past Simple
acquired
Past Participle
acquiring
Gerund
UK
/əˈkwaɪə/
US
/əˈkwaɪɚ/
The company acquired several smaller businesses to expand its operations.
L'entreprise a acquis plusieurs petites sociétés afin d'étendre ses activités.
She acquired a taste for coffee during her time abroad.
Elle a acquis le goût du café pendant son séjour à l'étranger.
He acquired a deep understanding of the subject after years of study.
Il a acquis une compréhension approfondie du sujet après des années d'étude.
She acquired a new car last week.
Elle a acquis une nouvelle voiture la semaine dernière.
Additional translations
acquérirmilitaire, technique
Synonyms
fetch
collect
receive
obtain
get
gain
procure
secure
attain
Antonyms
lose
forfeit

Definitions

acquireverb
To come into possession or ownership of something.
She acquired a new car last week.
To gain knowledge or skills through experience or education.
He acquired a deep understanding of the subject after years of study.
To obtain something by buying or being given it.
The company acquired several smaller businesses to expand its operations.
(of sensors or weapons) To locate and lock onto (a target) for tracking or engagement.
The missile failed to acquire the target before running out of fuel.
To develop or come to have (a quality, habit, or taste).
She acquired a taste for coffee during her time abroad.
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