take away

verb

1. to deduct; subtract

   take away four from nine to leave five

preposition

1. minus

   nine take away four is five

adjective

1. sold for consumption away from the premises on which it is prepared

   a takeaway meal

2. preparing and selling food for consumption away from the premises

   a takeaway Indian restaurant

noun

1. a shop or restaurant that sells such food

   let's go to the Chinese takeaway

2. a meal bought at such a shop or restaurant

   we'll have a Chinese takeaway tonight to save cooking

Example Sentences

I had to defeat him three times in federal court to keep my press pass, which his administration tried to take away.

From Salon

The wounded patients were then taken away from the hospital grounds where "at least two of them were executed", the charity said.

From BBC

“To anyone who intends to come take away the freedom and opportunity and dignity of Illinoisans, I would remind you that a happy warrior is still a warrior,” Illinois Gov. J.B.

From Salon

On that note, is there something you’re taking away from this project, either personally or professionally?

From Los Angeles Times

Balvin on Monday wrote on his Instagram story, “This doesn’t take away from your greatness,” USA Today reported.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• depart
• disengage
• drop out
• eliminate
• go
• leave
• pull back
• pull out
• quit
• retire
• retreat