take away (A2)
verb phrase
Pronunciation: /teɪk əˈweɪ/
Definition
To remove something or someone from a place; to make something disappear.
Examples
The police had to take away the stolen goods.
Can you take away this empty plate?
The accident took away his ability to walk.
How to Use take away
- take away something (phrasal verb)
- To remove an object from a place. — "Please take away the rubbish when you leave."
- take away someone (phrasal verb)
- To escort someone from a place, often by force or authority. — "The police had to take away the disruptive guest."
- take away from something (prepositional phrase)
- To reduce the value, importance, or enjoyment of something. — "Don't let one mistake take away from all your hard work."
- take away (food) (collocation)
- To buy food from a restaurant to eat elsewhere. — "We decided to take away some sandwiches for our picnic."
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