take-away

See also: takeaway and take away

English

Etymology

Deverbal from take away.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈteɪk əˌweɪ/

Adjective

take-away (not comparable)

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

Noun

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 takeout 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

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

See also

Swedish

Noun

take-away

  1. alternative form of takeaway

References

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