takeaway

or take-a·way

[ teyk-uh-wey ]

noun

1. something taken back or away, especially an employee benefit that is eliminated or substantially reduced by the terms of a union contract.
2. conclusions, impressions, or action points resulting from a meeting, discussion, roundtable, or the like:

   The takeaway was that we had to do a lot more work on the proposal before it could be shown to the governing board.

3. Chiefly British.
   1. a takeout restaurant:

      Let's pick something up at the Indian takeaway.

   2. food from a takeout restaurant:

      I get Chinese takeaway at least once a week.

4. Sports.
   1. (in hockey and football) the act of getting the puck or ball away from the team on the offense:

      The problem with most hockey statistics is they are not very consistent in how they determine takeaways and giveaways.

   2. (in golf) a backswing:

      I got him a video entitled “Improving the Takeaway in Your Golf Swing” for his birthday.

adjective

1. of or relating to what is or can be taken away:

   a list of takeaway proposals presented by management.

2. Chiefly British. takeout ( def 7 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of takeaway¹

1930–35 for earlier sense “train car for carrying logs”; 1960–65 takeaway fordef 5; take + away

Example Sentences

Clearing his throat, Danson chimes in, at once teasing and sincere: “What I heard was the 50-and-under takeaway. I would like to add for the older folks: Keep your foot on the gas pedal. Live! This is your life until it ain’t. Go for it.”

From Los Angeles Times

I think the main takeaway should be that Indian food can be represented globally and presented in such a way that it can create excitement.

From Salon

"This was probably a winnable election for the Democrats, but they allowed a segment of their base to slip away," Tillery told Salon in a phone interview, adding: "My biggest takeaway is that if they had started earlier with targeted messaging to Black men, spending more on digital ads to basically draw a contrast with Trump, she probably would have been in a better position."

From Salon

Do you have one tip or takeaway going forward about dealing with political anxiety?

From Salon

That’s, that’s my biggest takeaway, to be honest.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• outcome
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