Definition
Definition of takeback - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
communicationretraction of a statement or offer
- His takeback of the accusation was unexpected.
2.
ownershipact of reclaiming something previously given
- The store offered a takeback of the faulty product.
3.
chessTECH. withdrawal of a previous move in chessTECH.
- He requested a takeback after realizing his mistake.
4.
energy conservationTECH. reduction in energy savings due to increased demandTECH.
- The takeback effect reduced the expected energy savings.
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.
Unexpected takeback led to higher consumption rates.
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- French:rétractation, reprise, ...
- German:Widerruf, Rücknahme, ...
- Italian:ritiro, restituzione, ...
- Spanish:retractación, devolución, ...
- Portuguese:retratação, recolha, ...
- Chinese:撤回声明, 回收, ...
- Japanese:撤回, 返品, ...
- Arabic:تَرَاجُع, استرجاع, ...
- Hebrew:חֲזָרָה מֵהַדְּבָרִים, לְקִיחָה חֲזָרָה, ...
- Russian:отзыв заявления, возврат, ...
- Ukrainian:відкликання, повернення, ...
- Hindi:वक्तव्य वापसी, वापसी, ...
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