also: アクワイヤ
noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Business and corporate term for acquiring companies, assets, or rights. Used as a suru-verb.
大手企業がスタートアップをアクワイアした。
The major corporation acquired the startup.
来月、新しい事業をアクワイアする予定だ。
We plan to acquire a new business next month.