Take out | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Take out

/teɪk aʊt /

A2

Elementary

1. To remove something from a place.

  • He took out his wallet from his back pocket.
  • Please take the trash out before you leave.

2. To go on a date with someone.

  • He asked her if he could take her out to dinner.
  • They went out last night; he took her out to a new restaurant.

3. To obtain something officially or by payment.

  • She took out a loan to buy a new car.
  • He needs to take out insurance before traveling.

4. To kill or destroy someone or something.

  • The sniper took out the target with one shot.
  • The storm took out power lines across the region.

5. To get food or drinks from a restaurant to consume elsewhere; take away.

  • We decided to take out some pizza for dinner.
  • He went to the café to get coffee to take out.

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