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takeaway
[ teyk-uh-wey ]
noun
- something taken back or away, especially an employee benefit that is eliminated or substantially reduced by the terms of a union contract.
- 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.
- Chiefly British.
- a takeout restaurant:
Let's pick something up at the Indian takeaway.
- food from a takeout restaurant:
I get Chinese takeaway at least once a week.
- Sports.
- (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.
- (in golf) a backswing:
I got him a video entitled “Improving the Takeaway in Your Golf Swing” for his birthday.
adjective
- of or relating to what is or can be taken away:
a list of takeaway proposals presented by management.
- Chiefly British. takeout ( def 7 ).
Word History and Origins
Origin of takeaway1
Example Sentences
The takeaway message, whether intended or not, is clear: I became a complete woman when—and only when—I found a good man.
But the real takeaway is that all this cash apparently has little influence on who wins or loses elections.
The biggest takeaway: This is someone who really knows his music.
For me, the takeaway from these results is that creativity—just like grit—does not occupy a separate sphere from academics.
The real takeaway, though, was that not just anyone can be a great artist, but anyone can learn to draw.
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