Takeaway Meaning in English
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Definition
A 'takeaway' is food you buy from a restaurant to eat elsewhere. It can also mean the main point or lesson learned from something, like a meeting or text.
Usage & Nuances
Common in UK/Australia for 'food to go'; in US, 'takeout' is more frequent. For 'main idea,' often used in business, presentations, or learning contexts: 'My biggest takeaway was...'. Not slang but informal. Can be a countable noun ('three takeaways') or used abstractly ('key takeaway').
Example Sentences
We ordered Chinese takeaway for dinner.
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My main takeaway from the meeting was that we need to work faster.
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There are several takeaway restaurants near my house.
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Let's just grab some takeaway and watch a movie tonight.
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What was your biggest takeaway from the conference?
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This place does amazing Indian takeaway if you're in a hurry.
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