Take away
/teɪk/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To remove something from someone or a place.
- The waiter will take away your plate when you are finished eating.
- Please take away the trash when you leave.
2. To subtract a quantity from another.
- If you take away 4 from 10, you get 6.
- Take away the bad experiences and focus on the good memories.
3. To confiscate something as a form of punishment.
- The teacher had to take away the student's phone because it was a distraction.
- If you don't tidy your room, I will take away your video games.
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