takeback
something taken back or withdrawn, especially an employee benefit previously gained in a union contract; takeaway.
of or relating to what is taken back: a takeback agreement.
Origin of takeback
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How to use takeback in a sentence
In Afghanistan, there was a push to take back the southern province Helmand.
Pentagon Doesn’t Know How Many People It’s Killed in the ISIS War | Nancy A. Youssef | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThe sales rep said he gave Harris screws to take back to the FDA district office in Ontario, California.
Patients Screwed in Spine Surgery ‘Scam’ | The Center for Investigative Reporting | November 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe two dealers tried to bargain with Paul: he could take back 80 percent of his paintings, leaving the rest.
My Grandfather's War: Recovering the Art the Nazis Stole | Anne Sinclair | October 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAt this point, any anti-ISIS coalition that aims to take back central Iraq will be forced to rely on the militias.
America Has an Unannounced ISIS Strategy, And It Involves Iran | Jacob Siegel | September 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTKimberlin, having made his point—this guy was starting a fight to make money—tried to take back the document.
The Weirdest Story About a Conservative Obsession, a Convicted Bomber, and Taylor Swift You Have Ever Read | David Weigel | August 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
She wanted to take back home sketches of the spots that interested her most on this trip.
The Adventure Girls at K Bar O | Clair BlankShe was possibly—no, I take back possibly—she was one of the greatest works of God.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonThere I met a fellow who freighted me down with pump tools and I had to take back some of the wrenches I borrowed.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. HarneyThe ship porter, when he brought the loaded wheelbarrow, would take back to the ship the empty one.
Rollo in Holland | Jacob AbbottWe could bring you home this afternoon, and your maid would take back word to—to Lady Myrtle Goodacre.'
Robin Redbreast | Mary Louisa Molesworth
British Dictionary definitions for take back
to retract or withdraw (something said, written, promised, etc)
to regain possession of
to return for exchange: to take back a substandard garment
to accept (someone) back (into one's home, affections, etc)
to remind one of the past; cause one to reminisce: that tune really takes me back
(also intr) printing to move (copy) to the previous line
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Other Idioms and Phrases with 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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