takeaway

take·away

noun \ˈtāk-ə-ˌwā\

Definition of TAKEAWAY

1

: the first movement of the backswing in golf

2

chiefly British : takeout

3

: an act or instance of taking possession of the ball or puck from an opposing team

— takeaway adjective

Examples of TAKEAWAY

1. We ordered some Chinese takeaway.
2. She works in a Chinese takeaway.
3. He leads the league in takeaways.

First Known Use of TAKEAWAY

1961