takeaway
takeaway Lexical Profile
takeaway Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A key fact, point, conclusion, or lesson to be remembered from a meeting, presentation, or experience.
"The main takeaway from the quarterly report is that we need to diversify our supply chain."
British A meal or dish cooked and bought at a restaurant or shop to be eaten at home or elsewhere.
"After a long week at work, they decided to order an Indian takeaway for dinner."
British A restaurant or shop that cooks and sells hot food to be consumed elsewhere.
"A new Chinese takeaway opened on the corner of our street last month."
North American An act of intercepting a pass, recovering a fumble, or stealing the ball or puck from an opposing team.
"The defense forced three crucial takeaways in the second half to secure the victory."
• adjective
British Designating food, drinks, or meals purchased from a restaurant or shop to be consumed elsewhere.
"She stopped by the café to grab a takeaway coffee on her way to the train station."
Word Nuance & Usage
In British, Australian, and New Zealand English, 'takeaway' is the standard term for food bought at a restaurant to be eaten elsewhere, whereas North American English typically uses 'takeout' or 'carryout'. However, the abstract sense meaning a 'key conclusion or lesson' is widely used across all varieties of English.