the meaning of 'acquired by' [closed]

What is the meaning of 'acquired by' ? Can I use this phrase in what scene?

Solution 1:

Merriam Webster gives two definitions of the word acquired:

gained by or as a result of effort or experience

and

attained as a new or added characteristic, trait, or ability

Link: Acquired definition

So what acquired by means is when something is attained or obtained by someone (it can be an individual or a company)

Example:

1. Company A was acquired by company B.
2. They have access to private information that can only be acquired by those who invest millions of dollars in network communication.