: 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.
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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
Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
The holiday season is a time for family and friends, delicious foods and gifts, and giving back also often come to mind for those in high spirits.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 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
The program was supposed to be a shining example of how the city was giving back to residents.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
The holiday season is a time for family and friends, delicious foods and gifts, and giving back also often come to mind for those in high spirits.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 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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