# take out

Pronunciation: say "tayk OWT" /ˌteɪk ˈaʊt/

## Phrasal verb

1. To remove something or someone from where it is.
   - Simple: To remove something from where it is.
   - _The dentist had to take out two of my wisdom teeth._
   - _Several old signals were taken out when the station was rebuilt._
2. To escort someone on a date, for example to a restaurant or a movie.
   - Simple: To go with someone on a date, like to dinner or a movie.
   - _He finally worked up the nerve to ask if he could take her out on Saturday._
   - _He likes to take out a different date every weekend, usually to the same sushi bar._
3. To obtain something such as a loan, insurance policy, or court order by applying for it through an official or legal process.
   - Simple: To get something like a loan or insurance by asking for it in an official way.
   - _The inventor took out a patent on her design before showing it to investors._
   - _Many small businesses take out insurance against fire and flood._
4. To kill someone or destroy something. *(slang)*
   - Simple: To kill a person or wreck something completely.
   - _The airstrike took out the bridge before the convoy could cross._
   - _Police snipers had orders to take out the gunman if he fired again._
6. To overpower someone by force so that they can no longer fight or act.
   - Simple: To stop someone by force so they cannot fight or move anymore.
   - _The security guard took out the intruder with a single tackle._
   - _One hard hit can take out a quarterback for the rest of the season._
7. To win a sporting event, competition, or title such as a premiership. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: To win a game, contest, or championship.
   - _She took out the national title in her first year on the tour._
   - _The club is favored to take out the premiership again this year._
8. To stun or amaze someone, or figuratively kill them, especially with laughter. *(slang)*
   - Simple: To amaze someone or make them laugh very hard.
   - _The dog's face in that video is taking me out._
   - _Her deadpan one-liners take out the whole table every time._

## Noun

5. Nonstandard spelling of takeout. *(nonstandard)* — Nonstandard spelling of takeout.
   - Simple: Nonstandard spelling of takeout. The usual spelling is one word.
   - _We ordered Chinese take out and ate it in front of the TV._
   - _Too tired to cook, so it's take out again tonight._

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