take-away
take-away · take-aways
An idea, lesson or conclusion learned at some event for future useAn idea, lesson or conclusion learned at some event for future use.
/ˈteɪk əˌweɪ/
Meaning
2 senses(idiomatic)An idea, lesson or conclusion learned at some event for future use.
(Australia, New Zealand, UK)A takeout restaurant, or food from such restaurant.
Origin
Deverbal from take away.Deverbal from take away.
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Forms
plural: take-aways| Singular | take-away |
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Word family
2 related wordsSee also
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