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Definition take out in American English

take out phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to remove something from a pocket, bag, etc.

Example

Henry took out his wallet.

Example

The officer started to take her notebook out.

Synonyms and related words
remove sweep away take off
2

to take someone to a place like a theater or a restaurant and usually pay for them

Example

She's taking her parents out for dinner.

Synonyms and related words
ask catering disinvite
3

to get something officially, especially from an insurance company, bank, or law court

Example

They've taken out a huge ad in the newspaper.

Example

When you take out an insurance policy, read the small print.

Synonyms and related words
get come by accept
4

to kill someone

Synonyms and related words
kill murder strangle destroy ruin devastate
4.1

to destroy something by attacking it with weapons

Example

The night bombing raid took out the bridge.

5

to need a lot of effort and to make you feel very tired

Example

Playing tennis in this heat really takes it out of you.

Synonyms and related words
tire exhaust wear out
6

to help someone to forget their problems

Example

She ought to go out and have fun, it'd take her out of herself.

Synonyms and related words
please excite hearten
7

to make someone suffer because you are angry, upset, or tired, even though it is not their fault

Example

When he's under pressure at work, he takes it out on me.

Synonyms and related words
prey on discriminate oppress
Definition take out in American English