HyperDic: takeaway

English > 3 senses of the word takeaway:
NOUNfoodtakeaway, takeout, takeout foodprepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises
communicationtakeawaya concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures
acttakeawaythe act of taking the ball or puck away from the team on the offense (as by the interception of a pass)
English > takeaway: 3 senses > noun 1, food
MeaningPrepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises.
Example"in England they call takeout food 'takeaway'"
Synonymstakeout, takeout food
Broaderconvenience foodAny packaged dish or food that can be prepared quickly and easily as by thawing or heating
Spanishcomida para llevar
Catalanmenjar per endur-se
Verbstake awaybuy and consume food from a restaurant or establishment that sells prepared food
English > takeaway: 3 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningA concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures.
BroaderconcessionA point conceded or yielded
English > takeaway: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningThe act of taking the ball or puck away from the team on the offense (as by the interception of a pass).
Broadermaneuver, manoeuvre, playA deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

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