Takeaway Meaning
/ˈteɪkəweɪ/Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adj(Of food) intended to be eaten off the premises from which it was bought.
nounA restaurant that sells food to be eaten elsewhere.
Sentence Examples
"Will you be eating in?" "No, I'll have it takeaway."
Let's order a Chinese takeaway.
There's a nice takeaway on the corner over there.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The most important ____ from the conference was the need for better teamwork.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We decided to order a Chinese ____ for our dinner tonight since neither of us felt like cooking anything today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English take awaydeverb. English takeaway Deverbal from take away.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Some of the cheapest places to eat in Kampala are the ubiquitous takeaways that dot the city centre."
— 2006, Mary Fitzpatrick, Tom Parkinson, Nick Ray, East Africa, Lonely Planet, page 479:
"Good Italian cuisine & friendly service. Also does takeaways, including pizza."
— 2008, Annalisa Rellie, Tricia Hayne, Turks & Caicos Islands, Bradt Travel Guides, page 99:
"One drill to help you work on the long, low takeaway is to place a tee, a coin, or even another ball just beyond your back foot (whatever you choose should be slightly inside your toe to promote a slightly inside swing path)."
— 2001, David Chmiel, Kevin Morris, Golf Past 50, page 40:
"Make sure your hands and shoulders work together during the takeaway."
— 2005, Paul G. Schempp, Peter Mattsson, Golf: Steps To Success, page 55:
"Tiger Woods, like other golfing greats, employs a smooth, evenly paced takeaway action."
— 2007, John Andrisani, Golfweek′s 101 Winning Golf Tips, unnumbered page:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The most important ____ from the conference was the need for better teamwork.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We decided to order a Chinese ____ for our dinner tonight since neither of us felt like cooking anything today.