takeaways from

Meaning

1. 1phrasefixed phraseinformal

   the main points, lessons, or useful ideas that you get from an event, discussion, or experience

   Grammar: Often used as 'the takeaways from something' or 'takeaways from something'; the word 'takeaways' is plural in this meaning.

   Patterns

   • the takeaways from something
   • key takeaways from something
   • takeaways from a meeting

   What were the main takeaways from the conference?

   One of the key takeaways from the report is that we need to cut costs.

   She shared her takeaways from the training session with the whole team.

Common combinations

key takeaways from

The key takeaways from the workshop are listed at the end of the slide.

main takeaways from

Can you summarize the main takeaways from the discussion?

takeaways from the meeting

I'll send you the takeaways from the meeting by email.

share takeaways

Each group will share their takeaways with the class.

Synonyms and how they differ

lessons

This often suggests things learned for future behavior, while 'takeaways' is broader and can include any useful point.

conclusions

These are decisions or judgments reached after thinking, while 'takeaways' are the points you personally find useful or important.

findings

This is used mainly for the results of research or an investigation, not for general meetings or talks.

Word family

takeaway noun

A main point or lesson from something; also, in British English, a meal you buy to eat elsewhere.

take away phrasal verb

To remove something, or to learn something from an experience.

Commonly confused: takeaways from or takeout?

Practice

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