take out

US /ˈteɪk aʊt/
UK /ˈteɪk aʊt/
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1.

to remove something from a place or container

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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.
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removeextractwithdrawpull outget out
2.

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

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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.
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obtainacquiresecuregetprocure
3.

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

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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?
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invite outgo out withdate
4.

to defeat or destroy someone or something

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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.
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destroyeliminatedefeatkillneutralize
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take the mick out oftake the sting out oftake a lot out oftake the easy way outout-and-outtaketake on