Takeaway: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฅก
takeaway
[ หteษชkษหweษช ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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takeaway |
Takeaway is commonly used in British English to refer to food that you order from a restaurant or a food place to eat somewhere else, typically at home. It can also mean the main point or lesson learned from a discussion or event.
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takeout |
Takeout is the American English equivalent of the British term 'takeaway' and also refers to food ordered from a restaurant to be eaten elsewhere.
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to-go |
To-go is used in informal American English when you want to take your food or drink out of the restaurant. It's often used when ordering drinks or simpler meals.
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Examples of usage
- Let's order some takeaway for dinner tonight.
- I'm craving some Chinese takeaway.
British
A prepared meal or dishes bought to be eaten at home or elsewhere.
Synonyms
takeout, to-go.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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takeaway |
Commonly used in British English for food that you buy from a restaurant or cafe and eat somewhere else. It can also refer to a key point or lesson learned.
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takeout |
Primarily used in American English for food that is purchased from a restaurant and eaten somewhere else.
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to-go |
Used mostly in American English, often when ordering at a counter or fast food restaurant. Indicates that the food or drink will be taken away and not consumed on the premises.
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Examples of usage
- I picked up a curry for takeaway.
- She's getting a takeaway on her way home.
Australian
Food bought from a restaurant or shop to be eaten elsewhere.
Synonyms
takeout, to-go.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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takeaway |
In British English, this term is commonly used for food that is prepared in a restaurant but eaten elsewhere.
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takeout |
In American English, this term is used for food prepared at a restaurant that you eat away from the establishment.
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to-go |
Used primarily in American English to describe food or drinks that are ordered with the intention of eating or drinking them elsewhere. Often used in cafes and fast-food places.
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Examples of usage
- Do you feel like getting some takeaway for lunch?
- Let's grab some takeaway and have a picnic.
informal
To take something or someone away, typically quickly or unexpectedly.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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takeaway |
See the first entry for 'takeaway'.
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remove |
Use when talking about taking something away from a place, position, or situation; often used in a broader context than 'extract'.
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extract |
Use when referring to the act of removing something, often by pulling it out, or a passage selected from a text.
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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:
๐ต๐น para viagem
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅ เคเคพเคจเฅ เคเคพ เคญเฅเคเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช zum Mitnehmen
๐ฎ๐ฉ untuk dibawa pulang
๐บ๐ฆ ัะถะฐ ะฝะฐ ะฒะธะฝัั
๐ต๐ฑ na wynos
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใกๅธฐใ
๐ซ๐ท ร emporter
๐ช๐ธ para llevar
๐น๐ท paket servis
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ์ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทุนุงู ุณูุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ s sebou
๐ธ๐ฐ so sebou
๐จ๐ณ ๅคๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ za s seboj
๐ฎ๐ธ til aรฐ taka meรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปัะฟ ะบะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแฆแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aparmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ para llevar
Etymology
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.
See also: intake, overtake, partake, retake, retaking, take, taken, takeoff, takeout, takeover, taker, taking, undertake, untaken, uptake.