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takeaway

[ ˈteɪkəˌweɪ ]

Noun / Verb

^{Context #1 | Noun}

food service

A key meal that is prepared in a restaurant or other food service outlet and is intended to be consumed off the premises.

Synonyms

takeout, to-go

Examples of usage

Let's order some takeaway for dinner tonight.
I'm craving some Chinese takeaway.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

British

A prepared meal or dishes bought to be eaten at home or elsewhere.

Synonyms

takeout, to-go

Examples of usage

I picked up a curry for takeaway.
She's getting a takeaway on her way home.

^{Context #3 | Noun}

Australian

Food bought from a restaurant or shop to be eaten elsewhere.

Synonyms

takeout, to-go

Examples of usage

Do you feel like getting some takeaway for lunch?
Let's grab some takeaway and have a picnic.

^{Context #4 | Verb}

informal

To take something or someone away, typically quickly or unexpectedly.

Synonyms

extract, remove

Examples of usage

The police had to takeaway the suspect.
The storm can takeaway the loose objects outside.

Translations

Translations of the word "takeaway" in other languages:

🇵🇹 para viagem

🇮🇳 ले जाने का भोजन

🇩🇪 zum Mitnehmen

🇮🇩 untuk dibawa pulang

🇺🇦 їжа на виніс

🇵🇱 na wynos

🇯🇵 持ち帰り

🇫🇷 à emporter

🇪🇸 para llevar

🇹🇷 paket servis

🇰🇷 포장

🇸🇦 طعام سفري

🇨🇿 s sebou

🇸🇰 so sebou

🇨🇳 外卖

🇸🇮 za s seboj

🇮🇸 til að taka með

🇰🇿 алып кету

🇬🇪 წაღება

🇦🇿 aparmaq

🇲🇽 para llevar

Word origin

The term 'takeaway' originated in the early 20th century, primarily in British English. It stems from the idea of taking away food from a restaurant to be consumed elsewhere. Over time, it has become a popular term in various English-speaking countries to refer to food that is prepared for consumption off-premises. The concept of takeaway has evolved with the changing dining habits and lifestyles of people, reflecting a desire for convenient and quick meal options.