Definition

1. Verb:
   • To gather up / To collect: To bring things together into one place, often in a complete or thorough manner.
   • To seize / To take control of: To take possession or control of something, such as power, assets, or territory, often in a decisive or comprehensive way.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Cô ấy thu tóm tất cả đồ chơi vào một thùng. (She gathered up all the toys into a box.)
  • Công ty lớn đó đang tìm cách thu tóm thị trường. (That large company is seeking to seize control of the market.)

Advanced Usage

• The word often implies a final, comprehensive, or conclusive action of collecting or taking over.

Variants and Related Words

• Thu gom (v): To collect, to gather (often used for waste or scattered items).
  • Học sinh thu gom rác trên bãi biển. (Students collected trash on the beach.)

Synonyms

• Collect: To bring together.
• Amass: To gather a large quantity.
• Seize: To take hold of forcibly or suddenly.
• Consolidate: To combine into a single, more effective whole.

Related Idioms

• Thu tóm tinh hoa: To gather/absorb the essence or the best parts.
  • Anh ấy đã thu tóm tinh hoa của nền văn hóa ấy. (He absorbed the essence of that culture.)