takeback
ˈteɪkˌbæk
Definition

Definition of takeback - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
communicationretraction of a statement or offer
  • His takeback of the accusation was unexpected.
recantation withdrawal
2.
ownershipact of reclaiming something previously given
  • The store offered a takeback of the faulty product.
reclamation retrieval
3.
chessTECH.withdrawal of a previous move in chessTECH.
  • He requested a takeback after realizing his mistake.
retraction undo withdrawal
4.
energy conservationTECH.reduction in energy savings due to increased demandTECH.
  • The takeback effect reduced the expected energy savings.
backfire rebound effect
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Origin of takeback

English, take (grasp) + back (return)

Examples of takeback in a sentence

  • She issued a takeback of her previous comments.
  • The policy includes a takeback of unused items.
  • She initiated a takeback of her donated books.
  • A takeback was allowed during the friendly match.
  • The tournament rules prohibited any takeback.
  • The takeback phenomenon puzzled the energy analysts.

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  1. French:rétractation, reprise, ...
  2. German:Widerruf, Rücknahme, ...
  3. Italian:ritiro, restituzione, ...
  4. Spanish:retractación, devolución, ...
  5. Portuguese:retratação, recolha, ...
  6. Chinese:撤回声明, 回收, ...
  7. Japanese:撤回, 返品, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرَاجُع, استرجاع, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲזָרָה מֵהַדְּבָרִים, לְקִיחָה חֲזָרָה, ...
  10. Russian:отзыв заявления, возврат, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відкликання, повернення, ...
  12. Hindi:वक्तव्य वापसी, वापसी, ...

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