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.
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Those savings stem from givebacks in new union contracts agreed to over the last two years.
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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.
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Most of Hartford’s unions have agreed to substantial givebacks over the last two years, but the city is still negotiating with two groups.
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Bronin’s budget includes $10 million in savings from union givebacks that were agreed to over the last two years.
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Teachers and administrators have already agreed to givebacks in their contracts, including a higher deductible for health insurance, said McKenna.
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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.
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The real question here is what kind of giveback do the Rams get for doing the deal now?
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While donation centers like Goodwill don't track specific brands the way Thredup or even traditional brick-and-mortar retailers do, the givebacks have been enough for some workers to take notice.
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First Known Use of giveback
1978
give back
Definition of give back
Recent Examples of give back from the Web
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For climber and native Puerto Rican Bryan Huffman, the event presented an opportunity to give back to his community and put his climbing skills to good use by cutting down trees, climbing up buildings, and making rescues.
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The Vikings tied the game with five runs in the fifth but immediately gave back the lead in the bottom of the frame and fell further behind in the sixth.
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On Tuesday, the Wolverines got the opportunity to give back.
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The company, founded by two women, also gives back—for each purchase, Bloom2Blooom donates to Wish Upon a Team, a non-profit organization that helps design hospital rooms for teenagers with serious medical conditions.
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The decision covers future budgets and projects only, and houses of worship are not required to give back any money or stop projects already in progress.
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In giving back to his community, Silas proudly volunteered for the Eastford Independent Fire Company serving as an EMS Lieutenant.
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The space asks that users give back in their own way.
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The Venice Bedding Sheet also gives back with every purchase to Nothing But Nets, an organization that donates life-saving malaria bed nets to those in need.
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.
First Known Use of give back
1548
GIVEBACK Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of giveback for English Language Learners
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business : a previous gain (such as increased wages or benefits) that is given back to a company by workers as part of an agreement
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legal Definition of giveback
: 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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