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take-away Definition

take·-away (tāk′ə wā′)

adjective

takeout ()

noun

  1. takeout ()
  2. a restaurant, store, etc. that sells takeout food

take away Synonyms

take away

v.

  1. To subtract

    deduct, take from, knock off; see decrease 2.

  2. To carry off

    transport, cart off, carry away; see remove 1.

take-away Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • pizza: A round of drinks down the pub, a take-away pizza, a CD maybe or perhaps a few pairs of socks.
  • outlet: Good eating places in the area include hotels, restaurants, and take-away outlets offering local sea foods.
  • examination: A three hour take-away examination to be written by the Friday of 1st week of the Hilary Term ( 30 % ).
  • meal: There is no evening food except for take-away meals.
  • shop: To the right of Avalanche Records is a take-away food shop which, for decades, was a pet shop.
  • container: Catering Services have reduced waste by using china plates rather than take-away containers for foods eaten in the refectory.

Used with adjective complement

  • do: They also do take-away, and a free delivery service on orders over £ 20.
  • include: As well as three bars and on-site catering ( including take-away ), regular entertainment programs are provided.
  • order: On Monday nights we order take-away into the sports center bar after training.