Meaning of the word "take out" in English

What does "take out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

take out

US /ˈteɪk aʊt/

UK /ˈteɪk aʊt/

to remove something from a place or container

Example:

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Can you please take out the trash?

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She decided to take out her earrings before going to bed.

Synonym:

remove extract withdraw pull out get out

to obtain something official, such as a loan, permit, or insurance

Example:

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They need to take out a loan to buy the house.

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He decided to take out a life insurance policy.

Synonym:

obtain acquire secure get procure

to invite someone to go out with you, especially on a date

Example:

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He wants to take her out to dinner.

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Are you going to take her out on a date?

Synonym:

invite out go out with date

to defeat or destroy someone or something

Example:

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The army managed to take out the enemy stronghold.

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The boxer quickly took out his opponent in the first round.

Synonym:

destroy eliminate defeat kill neutralize

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