Sekirov Dictionary

take away

/ˌteɪk əˈweɪ/

verb 7
preposition 1
/ˈteɪk əˌweɪ/ noun 2
/ˈteɪk əˌweɪ/ adjective 1
forms 6

verb7

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To remove something and put it in a different place.
- Mother took our plates away and came back with some fruit for us to eat.
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To remove something, either material or abstract, so that a person no longer has it.
- The teacher took my mobile phone away until the end of the lesson.
- The new law will take away some important rights from immigrant residents.
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To remove a person, usually a family member or other close friend or acquaintance, by kidnapping or killing the person.
- The mother of the murdered man spoke directly to the man who took away her son, then addressed the judge, whom she trusted would impose the maximum sentence.
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To make someone leave a place and go somewhere else. Usually not with the person's consent.
- The police took him away for questioning.
- I'm taking you away to the country for a rest. It's for your own good!
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To subtract or diminish something.
- If I have five apples and you take away two, how many do I have left?
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To leave a memory or impression in one's mind that you think about later.
- I took away the impression that the play was under rehearsed.
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To prevent, or limit, someone from being somewhere, or from doing something.
- My job takes me away from home most weekends.
- Using the internet so much can take you away from your studies.

preposition1

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minus
- Five take away two is three. (5-2=3)

take-away

/ˈteɪk əˌweɪ/

noun2

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(UK, Australia) A takeout restaurant, or food from such restaurant.
- The small scale of Chinese take-aways is an important factor in making these businesses viable for families. — 2010
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An idea, lesson or conclusion learned at some event for future use.
- The following take-aways are critical when developing corporate strategy. — 2009

adjective1

Of, or relating to food or drink intended to be consumed off the premises.

forms

took away · taken away · taking away · takes away · take aways · take-aways

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