Device Takeover

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪˈvaɪs ˈteɪkˌoʊvər/

Definitions of device takeover

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

Example Sentences

A1 I heard about a device takeover in the news.

A2 The device takeover resulted in a security breach.

B1 The company experienced a device takeover that compromised sensitive information.

B2 Experts are investigating the device takeover to determine the extent of the damage.

C1 The device takeover was a sophisticated cyber attack that required advanced technical skills.

C2 The government agency is implementing new security measures to prevent future device takeovers.

Examples of device takeover in a Sentence

formal The company experienced a device takeover when hackers gained access to their network.

informal My phone got a device takeover and started acting weird.

slang I heard about a device takeover at the tech store down the street.

figurative The new software update felt like a device takeover, completely changing how my phone worked.

Grammatical Forms of device takeover

past tense

device took over

plural

device takeovers

comparative

more device takeover

superlative

most device takeover

present tense

device takes over

future tense

device will take over

perfect tense

device has taken over

continuous tense

device is taking over

singular

device takeover

positive degree

device takeover

infinitive

to take over a device

gerund

taking over a device

participle

taken over device

Origin and Evolution of device takeover

First Known Use: 2005 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'device takeover' originated in the field of technology and cybersecurity.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of gaining control over a device remotely, the term has evolved to encompass various forms of unauthorized access and control over electronic devices.