Meaning of the word takeaway in English

What does takeaway mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

takeaway

US /ˈteɪk.ə.weɪ/

UK /ˈteɪk.ə.weɪ/

a meal or food bought from a restaurant or shop to be eaten elsewhere

Example:

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Let's get a Chinese takeaway tonight.

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I'm too tired to cook, so I'll just grab a takeaway.

Synonym:

carryout to-go takeout

a key point or message to be carried away from a discussion or presentation

Example:

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The main takeaway from the meeting was the need for better communication.

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What's your biggest takeaway from this course?

Synonym:

conclusion message point lesson gist

relating to food that is bought from a restaurant or shop to be eaten elsewhere

Example:

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We ordered a takeaway pizza.

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Is there a takeaway menu available?

Synonym:

carryout to-go takeout

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