take it away
You're on, go
Take it away is an imperative phrase that signals someone should begin a performance, presentation, or demonstration.
A host or emcee might say take it away to a band about to play, or a presenter might use it when handing off to a colleague.
The expression suggests removing restraint and letting someone do their thing freely.
It can also be used more literally to mean remove something from a place: Take it away, I don't want to see it anymore.
Audience-demanded extra performance
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- curtainFabric hung for privacy
- stageRaised performance platform
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
audience · ovation · showtime · rehearsal · solo · duet · troupe · choreography
Deliberately throw out
- eliminateRemove completely
- deleteRemove or erase
- eraseRemove recorded marks
- expungeDelete entirely, officially
purge · excise · withdraw · retract · revoke · cancel · annul · void
Distinguished musical leader
- batonSlender rod for leading
- orchestraLarge instrumental ensemble
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- conductorOne who directs musicians
podium · downbeat · cue · tempo · score · ensemble · philharmonic · overture
Acting before problems arise
- self-starterOne with initiative
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- ambitionDesire for achievement
- driveOperate a vehicle
gumption · zeal · entrepreneurship · assertiveness · determination · boldness · autonomy · independence
encore
Audience-demanded extra performance
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- curtainFabric hung for privacy
- stageRaised performance platform
spotlight · audience · ovation · showtime · rehearsal · solo · duet · troupe · choreography · improv
commence
To set underway
start · kickoff · inaugurate · open · genesis · dawn · onset · outset · originate · activate
discard
Deliberately throw out
expunge · purge · excise · withdraw · retract · revoke · cancel · annul · void · strip
maestro
Distinguished musical leader
- batonSlender rod for leading
- orchestraLarge instrumental ensemble
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
conductor · podium · downbeat · cue · tempo · score · ensemble · philharmonic · overture · crescendo
proactive
Acting before problems arise
- self-starterOne with initiative
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- ambitionDesire for achievement
drive · gumption · zeal · entrepreneurship · assertiveness · determination · boldness · autonomy · independence · resourcefulness