take out
The phrase "take out" is a versatile phrasal verb commonly used in various contexts such as removal, dining, obtaining documents, and even in slang for more aggressive actions.
Definition
A2General
To remove something from a place or container.
Example
- She asked him to take out the trash.
A2Dining
To buy food from a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
Example
- We decided to take out pizza for dinner.
B1Social
(informal)To accompany someone to a social event.
Example
- He took her out to a fancy restaurant for their anniversary.
B2Legal/Official
To obtain an official document, service, or permission.
Example
- She took out a loan to buy a new car.
C1Slang
(slang)To kill or destroy.
Example
- The assassin was hired to take out the target.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "take out":
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