giveback

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noun

give·​back ˈgiv-ˌbak How to pronounce giveback (audio)
: a previous gain (such as an increase in wages or benefits) given back to management by workers (as in a labor contract)

give back

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verb

gave back; given back; giving back; gives back

intransitive verb

1
: to provide help or financial assistance to others in appreciation of one's own success or good fortune
… Gardner has refined the art of giving back by plowing 10 percent or more of his earnings into school and educational projects.Ernest Holsendolph
No longer on the fringes of travel, voluntourism has attracted increasing numbers of travelers looking to learn new skills, meet people, and give back to the global community.Manya Chylinski
The community had people with time to volunteer and give back.Joshua Macht
2
archaic : retire, retreat
… the enemy gave backP. G. Wodehouse
… it is certain that he gave back and ordered his soldiers to commence a slow and guarded retreat.Nathaniel Hawthorne

Examples of giveback in a Sentence

Noun The union had to agree to certain givebacks in order to save the jobs of all its members.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
What are your thoughts on a giveback to an animal shelter? John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Feb. 2024 By contrast, the Fowler Museum uncovered the items’ illicit history on its own and initiated the giveback. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2024 Despite revenue declines, the state remains on track to run another surplus this year, unless the economy declines more sharply or Kemp and lawmakers ramp up tax givebacks. Jeff Amy, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2023 But that year, Even Stevens suspended its giveback program in a restructuring effort to repair its finances, and around then, also closed stores in Arizona, Colorado and Texas, The Tribune previously reported. Kolbie Peterson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023 These special sales are usually made available to REI Co-op members, which is an annual membership program that gives you access to perks like major sale events, a 10% giveback on eligible purchases year-over-year, and a discount on gear rentals and member events. John Thompson, Men's Health, 17 Aug. 2023 Mayo should be congratulated for its operating success at a difficult time, as well as for considering a giveback with some of the CARES Act funding, said Dr. Ziad Obermeyer, a health policy researcher at the University of California-Berkeley who was part of the study published in JAMA. Christopher Snowbeck, Star Tribune, 21 Aug. 2020 Gokey’s foundation works with local nonprofits to do meaningful community givebacks in cities where the Christian pop artist tours. La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2023 The giveback was significant. Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Mar. 2021
Verb
Dollar General stock initially jumped 9% during pre-market trading Thursday morning following its fourth quarter earnings report, before giving back some of those gains to trade up more than 4.5%. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2024 In 2020, the Parker’s Community Fund was created by a generous donation of $20 million from Greg Parker and Parker’s to give back to the communities where the company does business. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024 Stability and the ability to give back to her family and community were important considerations. Jo Constantz, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2024 Finally, Iris Apfel's philanthropic endeavors and commitment to mentoring the next generation emphasized the importance of giving back and imparting knowledge. Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 Applicants must demonstrate team leadership, loyalty, love of the game, giving back to others and courage. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024 Impact: Fuentes-Michel’s life is about giving back and bringing up. Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 29 Feb. 2024 After initially raising concerns from residents fearing overdevelopment in the area, JDS committed to give back to the community by replacing the city’s adjacent fire station and renovating the neighboring Southside Park with the help of the Field Operations team. Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024 Chiefs give back to hurting community The Kansas City Chiefs and the United Way of Greater Kansas City launched KC Strong, an emergency response fund to help the shooting victims and their families, the team announced on X Friday. Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 17 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1978, in the meaning defined above

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of giveback was in the 13th century

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“Giveback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/giveback. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Legal Definition

giveback

noun
give·​back ˈgiv-ˌbak How to pronounce giveback (audio)
: a previous gain (as an increase in wages or benefits) given back to management by workers (as in a labor contract)

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