noun/adjectivepl: takeaways
comida para levar / conclusão principal
1. A restaurant or food service that sells food to be consumed elsewhere, not on the premises
We ordered Chinese takeaway for dinner last night.
Pedimos comida chinesa para levar para jantar ontem à noite.
2. Food that is ordered from such a restaurant to be eaten away from the place of purchase
The takeaway arrived hot and fresh.
A comida para levar chegou quente e fresca.
3. The main point or lesson to be learned from something; a key idea or conclusion
The main takeaway from the meeting was that we need to improve our customer service.
A principal conclusão da reunião foi que precisamos melhorar nosso atendimento ao cliente.
4. Something that can be taken away or removed
This point is not a takeaway from our agreement.
Este ponto não é uma parte removível do nosso acordo.
In Brazil, 'comida para levar' is extremely common, especially with the rise of food delivery apps like iFood and Uber Eats. The term 'takeaway' as meaning 'key conclusion' is increasingly used in business and academic contexts in Brazil, borrowed from English. In the US, 'takeout' is more commonly used for food, while 'takeaway' has gained popularity for the 'main point' meaning in corporate and educational settings. In the UK and Portugal, 'takeaway' is the standard term for food service.
NYC Slang
pie (for food orders) / main idea / the gist
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