takeaway

noun

take·​away ˈtāk-ə-ˌwā 

1

: a conclusion to be made based on presented facts or information : a main point or key message to be learned or understood from something experienced or observed

The takeaway is clear: cats are a growing environmental concern because they are driving down some native bird populations …

—Bruce Barcott

One of the main takeaways stressed by the panelists was that social media is about conversation, not just dissemination.

—Gabe Habash

2

: the first movement of the backswing in golf

3

chiefly British : takeout

4

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

takeaway adjective

Examples of takeaway in a Sentence

We ordered some Chinese takeaway.

She works in a Chinese takeaway.

He leads the league in takeaways.

Recent Examples on the Web

So That People Live Longer Though this study shows that cancer screenings may not be improving longevity, the takeaway isn't to avoid them. —Julia Landwehr, Health, 22 Sep. 2023

Add in a pair of fumble recoveries, and SDSU’s 10 total takeaways is tied for most in the nation with Cal, Colorado, Fresno State and Liberty. —Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2023

That was my main takeaway from the second annual Fortune Impact Initiative, which took place this week in Atlanta, Ga. Here are my other top insights: Reports of the death of ‘ESG’ were premature. —Bypeter Vanham, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2023

His main takeaway was watching how his team responds to adversity. —Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2023

Read the full text of the superseding indictment against Trump and our top takeaways from the indictment. —Devlin Barrett, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2023

Here are three takeaways from Baylor head coach Dave Aranda’s Monday press conference: Shapen still out Starting quarterback Blake Shapen is still out with an MCL sprain, per Aranda. —Michael Haag, Dallas News, 19 Sep. 2023

More top sports stories: 3 takeaways from the White Sox’s series loss, including lacking patience at the plate ICYMI: Is Matt Eberflus on the hot seat? —Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2023

Another positive takeaway from the survey results is that people hear Iñupiaq in a variety of settings, such as local gyms, colleges like Utqiaġvik’s Iḷisaġvik College, local restaurants and stores, libraries and airports, which can also contribute to creating immersive environments, Hopson said. —Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Kids Definition

takeaway

noun

take·​away ˈtā-kə-ˌwā 

1

chiefly British : takeout sense 3

2

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