Takeaway
WordNet
noun
(1) The act of taking the ball or puck away from the team on the offense (as by the interception of a pass)
(2) A concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures
(3) Prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises
"In England they call takeout food `takeaway'"
WiktionaryText
Adjective
- to be eaten off the premises
Usage notes
Frequently used in the question “eat in or take away?” (North American: “for here or to go?”) at restaurants that offer food for both on and off premise eating.
Synonyms
- carryout
- takeout
- to go
Noun
- such a meal
- I fancy an Indian takeaway tonight.
- a concession made by a labor union in the course of negotiations
- an idea to be taken away by the listener after a talk or presentation
Adjective
takeaway
- takeaway (of food) to be eaten off the premises