takeback

[ teyk-bak ]

noun
  1. something taken back or withdrawn, especially an employee benefit previously gained in a union contract; takeaway.

adjective
  1. of or relating to what is taken back: a takeback agreement.

Origin of takeback

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Noun use of verb phrase take back

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How to use takeback in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for take back

take back

verb(adverb, mainly tr)
  1. to retract or withdraw (something said, written, promised, etc)

  2. to regain possession of

  1. to return for exchange: to take back a substandard garment

  2. to accept (someone) back (into one's home, affections, etc)

  3. to remind one of the past; cause one to reminisce: that tune really takes me back

  4. (also intr) printing to move (copy) to the previous line

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Other Idioms and Phrases with takeback

takeback

Retract a statement, as in I said you weren't much of a cook but after that dinner I take it all back. This usage was first recorded in 1775.

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