take-away

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See also: takeaway and take away

English

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Etymology

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Deverbal from take away.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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take-away (not comparable)

  1. of, or relating to food intended to be eaten off the premises

Noun

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take-away (plural take-aways)

  1. A conclusion, idea or lesson learned at some event for future use.
    • 2009, John-David Phyper, Paul MacLean, Good to Green: Managing Business Risks and Opportunities in the Age of ...[1]:
      The following take-aways are critical when developing corporate strategy.
  2. (chiefly UK, Australia and New Zealand) A take-out restaurant, or food from such restaurant.
    • 2010, Miri Song, Helping Out[2]:
      The small scale of Chinese take-aways is an important factor in making these businesses viable for families.

Usage notes

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  • Unlike the verb take away, primary stress falls on the initial syllable.

See also

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Swedish

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Noun

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take-away

  1. Alternative form of takeaway

References

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