Takeaway (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of taking the ball or puck away from the team on the offense (as by the interception of a pass).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The union's decision to accept a reduced benefits package was seen as a major takeaway for the company in the labor negotiations.
- After months of tense talks, the union agreed to a takeaway of a 10% reduction in overtime pay to help the company stay afloat.
- Critics argued that the takeaway of a reduced pension plan would disproportionately harm older workers who had been with the company for decades.
- The takeaway of a 5% pay cut was a bitter pill for union members to swallow, but they recognized it was necessary to avoid layoffs.
- The company's proposal to eliminate the annual cost-of-living adjustment was a takeaway that the union was unwilling to accept without a fight.
Meaning 3
Prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises; "in England they call takeout food `takeaway'".
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- I picked up some Chinese takeaway from the restaurant down the street.
- She ordered takeaway pizza from her favorite delivery place.
- In England, they often refer to what Americans call takeout as takeaway.
- I love trying different takeaway spots on Friday nights.
- After a long week, I decided to treat myself to some takeaway sushi.