: 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 WebKarl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
What are your thoughts on a giveback to an animal shelter?
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Feb. 2024
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
He was inspired by Mamo’s commitment to giving back and felt the Community Kitchen Program aligned perfectly with Scott Clark’s values.
—Shannon Greene, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2024
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Noun
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
What are your thoughts on a giveback to an animal shelter?
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Feb. 2024
Verb
Some volunteers said sacrificing their time and effort for the CIAA tournament is their way of giving back to the community.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
He was inspired by Mamo’s commitment to giving back and felt the Community Kitchen Program aligned perfectly with Scott Clark’s values.
—Shannon Greene, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 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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