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 something taken back or withdrawn, especially an employee benefit previously gained in a union contract; takeaway.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

Word History and Origins

Origin of takeback¹

Noun use of verb phrase take back

Example Sentences

"Given the rampant binning and littering that we already see, will we see any behaviour change? Only if producers, importers and retailers step up and meet their long existing legal obligations to provide and pay for takeback and recycling," he said.

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Having lengthened the takeback in a bid to find more fluidity with her opening shot, Raducanu did not lose serve and won 73% of her first-serve points.

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It was a classic Trump takeback: As with tariffs, the “five things” email, and the firing of various federal workers, the stakeholders just didn’t understand the nuances.

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At the BJK Cup in Malaga, Raducanu spoke about tweaking her service motion and elongating the takeback in a search for extra power.

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Lengthening her takeback, having gone to a shorter swing in the summer, has brought more rhythm, consistency and power.

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