offtake Meaning & Definition
What Does Offtake Mean?
As a verb, offtake means To take off; take away, remove. It can also mean To take out or remove commodities from a market, usually through purchasing them. As a noun, it means A point or channel of drainage or off-flow; offlet.
Word Facts for Offtake
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Plural | offtakes |
| Verb forms | offtakes, offtaking, offtook, offtaken |
Offtake Definition (Verb)
- To take off; take away, remove.
- To take out or remove commodities from a market, usually through purchasing them.
Offtake as a Noun
- A point or channel of drainage or off-flow; offlet.
- The removal of oil (or an industrial chemical) from a storage facility.
- An act of taking off; specifically, the taking away or purchase of goods.
- Something taken off; a deduction.
Verb
- To take off; take away.
Synonyms of Offtake
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Offtake synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Offtake
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Offtake in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
offtake (third-person singular simple present offtakes, present participle offtaking, simple past offtook, past participle offtaken)
offtake (countable and uncountable, plural offtakes)
Origin of Offtake
From Middle English oftaken, equivalent to off- + take.
Frequently Asked Questions About Offtake
Is offtake a verb or a noun?
Offtake is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of offtake?
The plural of offtake is offtakes.
What is the past tense of offtake?
The past tense of offtake is offtook and the past participle is offtaken. The present participle is offtaking.