: a previous gain (such as an increase in wages or benefits) given back to management by workers (as in a labor contract)
gave back; given back; giving back; gives back
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: to provide help or financial assistance to others in appreciation of one's own success or good fortune
… Gardner has refined the art of giving back by plowing 10 percent or more of his earnings into school and educational projects.—
Ernest Holsendolph
Ernest HolsendolphNo longer on the fringes of travel, voluntourism has attracted increasing numbers of travelers looking to learn new skills, meet people, and give back to the global community.—Manya Chylinski
Manya ChylinskiThe community had people with time to volunteer and give back.—Joshua Macht
Joshua MachtExamples of giveback in a Sentence
Noun
The union had to agree to certain givebacks in order to save the jobs of all its members.
Recent Examples on the WebTaylor Dutch, SELF, 25 Sep. 2024
However, Microsoft did not seek any tax concessions or other givebacks from the village in the development agreement that accompanied its second, larger land purchase.
—Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Plowing ahead also meant giving back to the university with his time, while also opening discussions about race when asked.
—Lorena Chambers / Made By History, TIME, 26 Oct. 2024
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Noun
In addition to the historic prize structure, the athletes participating will also earn more through the meet’s unique giveback program.
—Taylor Dutch, SELF, 25 Sep. 2024
However, Microsoft did not seek any tax concessions or other givebacks from the village in the development agreement that accompanied its second, larger land purchase.
—Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
Verb
Keith Urban celebrated his birthday by giving back — and Nicole Kidman wasn't going to let his charitable efforts go unrecognized!
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Plowing ahead also meant giving back to the university with his time, while also opening discussions about race when asked.
—Lorena Chambers / Made By History, TIME, 26 Oct. 2024
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giveback
noun
give·back
ˈgiv-ˌbak 
: a previous gain (as an increase in wages or benefits) given back to management by workers (as in a labor contract)
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