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take-away en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • /ˈtæɪk əˌwæɪ/ (Australia, New-Zealand)
  • /ˈteɪk əˌweɪ/ (Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

Deverbal from take away.

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic, not-comparable) Of, or relating to food or drink intended to be consumed off the premises.

take-away en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈtæɪk əˌwæɪ/ (Australia, New-Zealand)
  • /ˈteɪk əˌweɪ/ (Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

Deverbal from take away.

Meanings

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

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