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takeaway

/ˈteɪk.ə.weɪ/

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noun

/ˈteɪk.ə.weɪ/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: может обозначать готовую еду, предназначенную для употребления вне заведения, уступку, сделанную профсоюзом компании, пытающейся снизить расходы, или отбор мяча или шайбы у атакующей команды (например, путём перехвата паса).

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to prepared food intended to be eaten off the premises, a concession made by a labor union to a company trying to lower expenditures, or the act of taking the ball or puck away from the offensive team (as by intercepting a pass).

  1. Prepared food for off-site consumptionA2informalbritish

    A meal that is prepared and packaged to be eaten away from the restaurant or shop where it was bought.

    ruЕда на вынос

    • We ordered a Chinese takeaway for dinner.
    • The takeaway was still hot when we got home.
    • She picked up a takeaway from the local pizza place.

    Synonymstakeout

  2. Concession in labor negotiationsC1formalamerican

    A concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures.

    ruУступка в трудовых переговорах

    • The union agreed to a takeaway on overtime pay.
    • Management demanded several takeaways in the new contract.
    • The takeaway on benefits was a difficult decision for the workers.

    Synonymsconcessionrollback

  3. Sports: taking possession from opponentB2formalamerican

    The act of taking the ball or puck away from the team on the offense, as by intercepting a pass.

    ruПерехват

    • The defender made a crucial takeaway in the final minute.
    • His takeaway led to a fast break and a score.
    • The team leads the league in takeaways this season.

    Synonymsinterceptionsteal

Forms
  • takeaways plural form
  • takeaways' possessive plural form
  • takeaway's possessive singular form
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