Take out
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British pronunciation/tˈeɪk ˈaʊt/
American pronunciation/tˈeɪk ˈaʊt/

Definition & Meaning of "take out"

to take out
[phrase form: take]
01

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

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I will take the books out of the box.
She took out her wallet to pay for the groceries.
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to remove an object out of its packaging

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I need to take the new laptop out of its box.
She skillfully took out the delicate jewelry from the jewelry box.
02

to invite someone to go out with one, typically for a meal or an activity

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I'll take my friend out for lunch to celebrate her birthday.
She took her parents out to their favorite restaurant for their anniversary.
03

to kill something or someone

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The sniper carefully took the target out from a distance.
The government decided to take out the terrorist cell to ensure national security.
04

to make someone or something go away

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The manager took the inefficient processes out of the workflow to improve productivity.
Let's take the old furniture out and make room for the new ones.
05

to get something through legal or formal means

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Can you guide me on how to take out a permit for the event?
The entrepreneur is considering taking out a business loan.
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to stop something or someone from being included, considered, or accepted

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Let's try to take personal feelings out of the decision-making process.
Taking emotions out of the negotiation is essential for a fair deal.
07

to extract a particular passage or quote from a written work for citation or copying

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As a courtesy, please do not take any phrases out of context when quoting from the interview.
Please take the highlighted sections out and compile them into a separate document.
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to release one's frustration or anger by treating someone or something unfairly

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Stop taking out your bad mood on everyone around you; it's not fair.
Learn to manage stress without taking it out on those who care about you.
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to get liquid from a source or well

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He took water out of the well using a bucket and a rope.
The farmer took out water from the well to irrigate the fields.
10

to get money from one's bank account

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I need to take some cash out from the ATM for the weekend.
It's essential to take only what you need out to manage your expenses wisely.
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to buy already prepared food with the intention of eating it at home

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The office ordered sandwiches to take out for the working lunch.
The family decided to take out barbecue for the picnic.
12

to borrow a book or other item from a library, often for a specified period of time

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Students often take out multiple books during exam season.
Can you take out that history book for me when you visit the library?
13

(in the card game Bridge) to help both players communicate and decide on the best strategy for the game, one's partner makes a bid or a double, and the other one can respond by picking a different suit

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After a double, you take out by bidding 1
I 'll take out with a bid of 3 Diamonds.
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