takeaway

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   (Of food) intended to be eaten off the premises from which it was bought.

   • I couldn't be bothered to cook, so I bought a takeaway curry.
2. 2

   A restaurant that sells food to be eaten elsewhere.

   • If you're hungry, there's a takeaway just around the corner.
   • Some of the cheapest places to eat in Kampala are the ubiquitous takeaways that dot the city centre.
3. 3

   A meal which has been purchased and has been carefully packaged as to be taken and…

   A meal which has been purchased and has been carefully packaged as to be taken and consumed elsewhere.

   • I fancy an Indian takeaway tonight.
   • Good Italian cuisine & friendly service. Also does takeaways, including pizza.
   • 2008, The Complete Residents′ Guide: Los Angeles, Explorer Publishing, page 315, Pizza and Thai food are popular delivery and takeaway choices, but there are a number of options.
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   1. 4

      The preliminary part of a golfer′s swing when the club is brought back away from the ball.

      • One drill to help you work on the long, low takeaway is to place a tee, a coin, or even another ball just beyond your back foot (whatever you choose should be slightly inside your toe to promote a slightly inside swing path).
      • Make sure your hands and shoulders work together during the takeaway.
      • Tiger Woods, like other golfing greats, employs a smooth, evenly paced takeaway action.
   2. 5

      A concession made by a labor union in the course of negotiations.

   3. 6

      An idea from a talk, presentation, etc., that the listener or reader should remember and…

      An idea from a talk, presentation, etc., that the listener or reader should remember and consider.

      • For example, one of the big takeaways for myself (even though I know better) is when I don′t review my goals daily I get sucked into what′s currently happening and easily get distracted from what′s most important.

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