(idiomatic) Of, or relating to food or drink intended to be consumed off the premises.
(idiomatic) Of, or relating to food or drink intended to be consumed off the premises.
"take-away" means: Of, or relating to food or drink intended to be consumed off the premises.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
"take-away" means: Of, or relating to food or drink intended to be consumed off the premises.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.
"take-away" means: Of, or relating to food or drink intended to be consumed off the premises.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(chiefly, UK, Irish, Commonwealth, Hong Kong, sometimes, _, Philippines) (Of food) intended to be eaten off the premises from which it was bought.
(chiefly, UK, Australia, and, New Zealand) A meal which has been purchased and has been carefully packaged as to be taken and consumed elsewhere.
(chiefly, UK, Australia, South Africa, and, New Zealand) A restaurant that sells food to be eaten elsewhere.
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(chiefly, UK, Australia, and, New Zealand) A takeout restaurant, or food from such restaurant.
The small scale of Chinese take-aways is an important factor in making these businesses viable for families.
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(idiomatic) An idea, lesson or conclusion learned at some event for future use.
The following take-aways are critical when developing corporate strategy.
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