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takes it away

takes it away is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take it away.

Meaning of take it away

Verb

take it away (third-person singular simple present takes it away, present participle taking it away, simple past took it away, past participle taken it away)

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, it, away.
  2. (idiomatic, imperative) To begin, especially to launch a performance of some sort.
    • I'd like to introduce Mumbo the Magnificent and his dancing parrot, Tiddles. Take it away, Mumbo!
    Synonyms:
    begin, commence

Questions about takes it away

What is takes it away the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes it away is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take it away.

Words near takes it away in the dictionary

  1. takes in hand
  2. takes into account
  3. takes into consideration
  4. takes issue to
  5. takes it
  6. takes it away
  7. takes it easy
  8. takes it from the top
  9. takes it into one's head
  10. takes it on the arches
  11. takes it on the lam

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