take out
To remove something, to go somewhere fun with someone, or to get rid of something.
Meanings
To remove something from a container, pocket, or place.
"She took out her phone and started scrolling through her messages."
To take someone to a restaurant, show, or social event, typically as a treat.
"He took her out for dinner to celebrate their anniversary."
To obtain something officially, such as a loan, policy, or subscription.
"They took out a mortgage to buy their first home."
To destroy, kill, or disable a target (often military or criminal contexts).
"Special forces were sent in to take out the communications tower."
Extremely versatile. 'Take someone out' for a date is very common informally. The military/action sense ('take out a target') is common in films and journalism. 'Take out a loan' is standard financial vocabulary.
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