takeaway
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈteɪkəweɪ//
KK: /ˈteɪkəweɪ/
adjective
Definition
Referring to food that is prepared and packaged to be eaten away from the restaurant or store.
Example
We decided to order takeaway for dinner instead of cooking.
Conversation
Have you tried that new place with the takeaway options?
Not yet, but I've heard great things about it.
I think we should order from there this weekend.
Sounds good! A takeaway dinner would be perfect for a movie night.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
takeout
carryout
delivered
Antonyms
dine-in
sit-down
restaurant
noun
Definition
A key point or conclusion that can be learned from a discussion, presentation, or experience.
Example
The main takeaway from the meeting was the need for better communication among team members.
Conversation
What did you think of the game last night?
It was exciting! I loved the last-minute takeaway by the defense.
Yeah, that really turned the tide for them.
Root Explanation
Takeaway → It is formed from "take" (from Old English "tacan", meaning to seize or grasp) and "away" (from Old English "aweg", meaning from this place). The word "takeaway" refers to something that is seized or grasped from a situation, often used to describe a lesson or conclusion drawn from an experience.
Memory Tip
Think of 'seizing' ('take') something 'from this place' ('away') — that's why a takeaway is a lesson or conclusion you grasp from an experience.
Visually Confused Words
areaway