take away
/ˌteɪk əˈweɪ/ verbeEn français : retirer
- To remove something and put it in a different place. · Mother took our plates away and came back with some fruit for us to eat.
- To remove something, either material or abstract, so that a person no longer has it. · The teacher took my mobile phone away until the end of the lesson.· The new law will take away some important rights from immigrant residents.
- To remove a person, usually a family member or other close friend or acquaintance, by kidnapping or killing the person.
- To subtract or diminish something. · If I have five apples and you take away two, how many do I have left?
- To leave a memory or impression in one's mind that you think about later. · I took away the impression that the play was under rehearsed.
- To make someone leave a place and go somewhere else. Usually not with the person's consent. · The police took him away for questioning.· I'm taking you away to the country for a rest. It's for your own good!
- To prevent, or limit, someone from being somewhere, or from doing something. · My job takes me away from home most weekends.· Using the internet so much can take you away from your studies.
Dans la bibliothèque
Bennet; “and if I were to see you at it, I should take away your bottle directly.”
If you will please take away the pole I shall be greatly obliged to you.”
I have thought it no sin to bore through a wall, or destroy a staircase; but I cannot so easily persuade myself to pierce a heart or take away a life.”
“Yes, I will tell you all; but take away the young man; I cannot endure his presence.”
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