Pronunciation: /teɪk əˈweɪ/
noun a key element or idea that is removed or subtracted from a situation
A1 I ordered a pizza for take away.
A2 She always gets take away food when she's too tired to cook.
B1 The take away option at the restaurant is very popular with customers.
B2 I prefer to eat my take away meals at home rather than in the restaurant.
C1 The quality of the take away food from that place is consistently good.
C2 I always look for healthy options when choosing take away meals.
verb to remove or subtract something from a situation
A1 I take away the trash every day.
A2 She takes away my stress with her calming presence.
B1 The teacher takes away our phones during class.
B2 The referee decided to take away the goal due to a foul.
C1 The new policy aims to take away barriers for people with disabilities.
C2 The court can take away custody of a child in extreme cases of neglect.
adjective describing something that is able to be taken away or removed
A1 I like to eat take away food on weekends.
A2 She ordered some take away pizza for dinner.
B1 The restaurant offers a variety of take away options for busy customers.
B2 I prefer to take away my coffee instead of sitting in the cafe.
C1 The take away service at this restaurant is very efficient and convenient.
C2 The quality of the take away food from this place is unmatched.
adverb modifying a verb to indicate the act of removing or subtracting something
A1 I take away my plate after finishing my meal.
A2 She always takes away her dog when she goes on vacation.
B1 The teacher asked the students to take away their textbooks from their desks.
B2 The company decided to take away the employee benefits due to financial constraints.
C1 The government's decision to take away certain civil liberties sparked protests.
C2 The artist's minimalist approach is to take away all unnecessary elements from the composition.
formal The restaurant offers a take away option for busy customers who prefer to eat at home.
informal Let's just get some take away for dinner tonight, I'm too tired to cook.
slang I'm craving some take away, let's order in some pizza.
figurative Learning to let go of negative emotions is like a mental take away, allowing us to feel lighter and happier.
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