Meaning of the word "take something out" in English
What does "take something out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
take something out
US /teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ aʊt/
UK /teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ aʊt/
Phrasal Verb
1.
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 anger on her punching bag.
2.
to invite someone to go to a restaurant, cinema, etc., and pay for them
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He offered to take her out for dinner.
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I'm going to take my girlfriend out to the movies tonight.
3.
to obtain an official document or service
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You need to take out a loan to buy that car.
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They decided to take out an insurance policy.
4.
to kill or destroy someone or something
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The sniper managed to take out the enemy target.
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The explosion was powerful enough to take out the entire building.