Take away: meaning, definitions and examples

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take away

[ ˈteɪk əˈweɪ ]

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action

To remove something or someone from a particular place. It can also mean to subtract a number from another number.

Synonyms

extract, remove, subtract

Examples of usage

He took away the plate from the table.
Can you take away 5 from 10?

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food

A prepared meal or food item that is intended to be eaten elsewhere.

Synonyms

carryout, takeout

Examples of usage

I ordered a take away for dinner.
Let's get some Chinese take away.

Translations

Translations of the word "take away" in other languages:

🇵🇹 levar

🇮🇳 ले जाना

🇩🇪 wegnehmen

🇮🇩 membawa pergi

🇺🇦 забирати

🇵🇱 zabrać

🇯🇵 取り去る (torisaru)

🇫🇷 emporter

🇪🇸 llevarse

🇹🇷 götürmek

🇰🇷 가져가다 (gajyeogada)

🇸🇦 أخذ

🇨🇿 odnést

🇸🇰 odniesť

🇨🇳 带走 (dàizǒu)

🇸🇮 odnesti

🇮🇸 taka burtu

🇰🇿 алып кету

🇬🇪 წაღება

🇦🇿 aparmaq

🇲🇽 llevarse

Word origin

The term 'take away' originated in the early 20th century, with the meaning of 'to remove' or 'to subtract'. It has since evolved to also refer to prepared meals or food items that are intended to be consumed outside of the establishment where they were prepared. The concept of take away food became increasingly popular with the rise of fast food and delivery services.