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:
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She took out her phone from her pocket.
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The dentist took out my wisdom tooth.
2.
to go on a date with someone
Example:
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He finally took her out to dinner.
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Are you going to take her out again?
3.
to kill someone or destroy something
Example:
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The sniper took out the enemy guard.
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They plan to take out the old building next month.
4.
to obtain something officially, such as a loan or insurance
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They took out a mortgage to buy their new house.
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I need to take out travel insurance before my trip.