take away

British  

verb

1. to deduct; subtract

   take away four from nine to leave five

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preposition

1. minus

   nine take away four is five

adjective

1. sold for consumption away from the premises on which it is prepared

   a takeaway meal

2. preparing and selling food for consumption away from the premises

   a takeaway Indian restaurant

noun

1. a shop or restaurant that sells such food

   let's go to the Chinese takeaway

2. a meal bought at such a shop or restaurant

   we'll have a Chinese takeaway tonight to save cooking

Example Sentences

On social media, some accused the Chinese authorities of taking away its own people's freedom to enjoy culture, in its attempts to sanction Japan.

From BBC

Now consumed with the idea that what is given to her can be taken away at a moment’s notice, Agnes vows to do whatever it takes to keep Judith healthy.

From Salon

“Because you took away her son,” Raul said with a smile.

From Los Angeles Times

But it did not take away from England's impressive display.

From BBC

None of this is to take away from Forest's performance either.

From BBC

Related Words

• depart
• disengage
• drop out
• eliminate
• go
• leave
• pull back
• pull out
• quit
• retire
• retreat