Meaning of the word "took out" in English

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

took out

US /tʊk aʊt/
UK /tʊk aʊt/

Phrasal Verb

1.

to remove something from a place or container

Example:
She took out her phone from her pocket.
The dentist took out my wisdom tooth.
2.

to go on a date with someone

Example:
He finally took her out to dinner.
Are you going to take her out again?
3.

to kill someone or destroy something

Example:
The sniper took out the enemy guard.
They plan to take out the old building next month.
4.

to obtain something officially, such as a loan or insurance

Example:
They took out a mortgage to buy their new house.
I need to take out travel insurance before my trip.