take away

/tˈeɪk ɐwˈeɪ/

[verb]

to take away

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to remove something from someone or someplace so that they no longer have it

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

synonyms : remove

take

withdraw

remove from a certain place, environment, or mental or emotional state; transport into a new location or state

synonyms : bear away

bear off

carry away

carry off

antonyms : bring

take out or remove

synonyms : take out

antonyms : add

get rid of something abstract

synonyms : remove

take away a part from; diminish

synonyms : detract

provide food, drink, or items for take-out or delivery consumption

synonyms : take out

*** if you take one number away from another one, you subtract the first number from the second

*** to take someone with you when you stay somewhere for a short time

*** it you take way something [e.g. memory, impression, message] from an event or performance, you remember or think about that thing after the event or performance has finished

** To arrest, capture, or otherwise detain someone

*** Prevent, or limit, someone from being somewhere, or from doing something

Examples

1. Taking away 4 from 9 leaves a remainder of 5.

2. I want all of this cleaned up right now, or I'll take away your video games for the weekend.

3. This guy took away an electron.

4. Took away the one weapon in a consumer's arsenal.

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