giveback

noun give·back \ ˈgiv-ˌbak \

|Updated on: 16 Aug 2018

Definition of giveback

: a previous gain (such as an increase in wages or benefits) given back to management by workers (as in a labor contract)

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Examples of giveback in a Sentence

The union had to agree to certain givebacks in order to save the jobs of all its members.

Recent Examples of giveback from the Web

Accounted for in this year’s budget is about $10 million in corporate donations and another $10 million in union givebacks.

— matthew ormseth, Courant Community, "With Council Approval, Hartford's $570 Million Budget Heads To Oversight Panel," 30 May 2018
Those savings stem from givebacks in new union contracts agreed to over the last two years.

— jenna carlesso, Courant Community, "Five Takeaways From Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin's New Budget," 17 Apr. 2018
Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, isn't up for election until the fall of 2019, and as such, may have more reason to try to extend negotiations in an effort to lessen any givebacks.

— don lee, latimes.com, "Trump is pushing hard to reach NAFTA agreement, both with trading partners and with Congress," 24 Apr. 2018
Most of Hartford’s unions have agreed to substantial givebacks over the last two years, but the city is still negotiating with two groups.

— jenna carlesso, Courant Community, "Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin's Budget Will Face New Scrutiny From Oversight Board," 15 Apr. 2018
Bronin’s budget includes $10 million in savings from union givebacks that were agreed to over the last two years.

— jenna carlesso, Courant Community, "Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin Releases Spending Plan Amid State Scrutiny," 16 Apr. 2018
Teachers and administrators have already agreed to givebacks in their contracts, including a higher deductible for health insurance, said McKenna.

— janice steinhagen, Courant Community, "Plainfield, Griswold Grapple With ECS Funding Cuts," 14 Dec. 2017
In his letter to Malloy and lawmakers, Bronin has asked the state to help the city put pressure on bondholders by making new money contingent on Wall Street givebacks.

— jenna carlesso, Courant Community, "Bond Insurer: Hartford Bankruptcy Would Be 'Black Eye' For State," 25 Sep. 2017
The real question here is what kind of giveback do the Rams get for doing the deal now?

— albert breer, SI.com, "10 Things I Think I Think About NFL Roster Cutdown Day," 3 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of giveback

1978

in the meaning defined above

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give back

verb

Definition of give back

intransitive verb

: retire, retreat

transitive verb

: to send in return or reply : restore, return

Recent Examples of give back from the Web

This limited-edition pet product is also designed to give back to pets in need.

— kelli bender, PEOPLE.com, "Now Your Pets Can Use the Same Shampoo as the Kardashians," 6 July 2018
Fourth of July is a time when Americans look for ways to give back to the 2.1 million active duty and reserve members of the U.S. military who choose to make sacrifices for the country.

— christopher carbone, Fox News, "Celebrate Fourth of July by supporting these veteran-owned companies," 4 July 2018
Hernandez encouraged new citizens to volunteer and give back to the community.

— mike danahey, Elgin Courier-News, "Elgin-area's newest American citizens celebrated at council meeting," 28 June 2018
The South African rand has tumbled this month as the dollar rises, but its fall is just giving back gains late last year.

— WSJ, "No Need for a Tantrum Yet; The Fed Is Just Treading Water," 18 June 2018
The local club exists to give back to the community and its students.

— staff report, Houston Chronicle, "Fort Bend Aggie Moms’ Club awards scholarships to local Texas A&M students," 13 June 2018
Along the way, Sherrill gave back to others, leading Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and working with at-risk youth.

— Essence.com, "This 65-Year-Old College Grad Overcame Illiteracy, Addiction, and Being Homeless Before Reaching His Goal," 13 June 2018
Vision encourages employees to give back to the community.

— azcentral, "Top Companies to Work for in Arizona-Small Companies," 7 June 2018
There’s men who have a lot who give back to people with a lot less.

— Washington Post, "AP source: 2 Eagles planned WH visit; decisions individual," 6 June 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'give back.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.