takeaway
adjective
1. (chiefly Britain, Australia and New Zealand, of food) To be eaten off the premises.
noun
1. prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises
- in England they call takeout food `takeaway'
Similar word(s): takeout
Definition categories: food
2. a concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures
Definition categories: communication, concession
3. the act of taking the ball or puck away from the team on the offense (as by the interception of a pass)
Definition categories: act, maneuver, manoeuvre, play
Sentences with takeaway as a noun:
- If you're hungry, there's a takeaway just around the corner.
- I fancy an Indian takeaway tonight.