take out
Present Participle
taking out
Past Tense
took out
Past Participle
taken out
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to remove a thing from somewhere or something
- I will take the books out of the box.
- She took out her wallet to pay for the groceries.
- Can you take the batteries out of the remote control?
- The chef took the cake out of the oven.
- They had to take the shrapnel out of the soldier's leg in the emergency room.
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to invite someone to go out with one, typically for a meal or an activity
- I'll take my friend out for lunch to celebrate her birthday.
- She took her parents out to their favorite restaurant for their anniversary.
- The boss took the entire department out for a recognition lunch.
- He decided to take his sister out for a shopping spree.
- Let's take the whole family out for a picnic this weekend.
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to kill something or someone
- The sniper carefully took the target out from a distance.
- The government decided to take out the terrorist cell to ensure national security.
- The military planned a mission to take out the enemy's strategic positions.
- The president ordered a covert operation to take the threat out.
- The organization's goal was to take out corruption from every level of government.
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to make someone or something go away
- The manager took the inefficient processes out of the workflow to improve productivity.
- Let's take the old furniture out and make room for the new ones.
- The coach took the tired players out and replaced them with fresh substitutes.
- The fire took out the entire section of the building within minutes.
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to get something through legal or formal means
- Can you guide me on how to take out a permit for the event?
- The entrepreneur is considering taking out a business loan.
- The artist wants to take out a copyright for the new artwork.
- He took a license out to operate his own business.
- The business owner took a mortgage out to expand the store.
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to stop something or someone from being included, considered, or accepted
- Let's try to take personal feelings out of the decision-making process.
- Taking emotions out of the negotiation is essential for a fair deal.
- The new policy aims to take bias out of the hiring decisions.
- The professor wanted to take subjectivity out of the grading system.
- Unfortunately, a flat tire took out our chances of reaching the airport on time.
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to extract a particular passage or quote from a written work for citation or copying
- As a courtesy, please do not take any phrases out of context when quoting from the interview.
- Please take the highlighted sections out and compile them into a separate document.
- The students were instructed to take three quotes out from the novel for their book reports.
- The literature review required him to carefully take out relevant theories to build a strong theoretical framework.
- The journalist had to skillfully take out specific information to maintain the confidentiality of her sources.
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to release one's frustration or anger by treating someone or something unfairly
- Stop taking out your bad mood on everyone around you; it's not fair.
- Learn to manage stress without taking it out on those who care about you.
- Instead of taking it out on the car, try to calm down and figure out what's wrong.
- Don't take your disappointment out on the waiter; it's not his fault.
- The child took out his temper on his toys when he couldn't find his favorite one.
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to get liquid from a source or well
- He took water out of the well using a bucket and a rope.
- The farmer took out water from the well to irrigate the fields.
- In emergencies, firefighters quickly take out water from their hoses to control the fire.
- Can you take the water out of the well and fill up the bucket?
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to get money from one's bank account
- I need to take some cash out from the ATM for the weekend.
- It's essential to take only what you need out to manage your expenses wisely.
- Don't forget to take out your lunch money before you leave.
- She always takes out a bit extra for emergencies.
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to buy already prepared food with the intention of eating it at home
- The office ordered sandwiches to take out for the working lunch.
- The family decided to take out barbecue for the picnic.
- We should take out Mexican cuisine for the potluck.
- The group decided to take out Indian cuisine for the office party.
- He took out sushi from his favorite restaurant.
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to borrow a book or other item from a library, often for a specified period of time
- Students often take out multiple books during exam season.
- Can you take out that history book for me when you visit the library?
- I need to take the latest mystery novel out from the library.
- The librarian suggested that I take out a biography for my book report.
- I always take out a magazine when I visit the library.
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(in the card game Bridge) to help both players communicate and decide on the best strategy for the game, one's partner makes a bid or a double, and the other one can respond by picking a different suit
- After a double, you take out by bidding 1No Trump to indicate strength in all suits.
- I'll take out with a bid of 3 Diamonds.
- Your partner opens with 1 Spade, and you take out by bidding 1 No Trump.
- Partner's bid is 2 Hearts, and you take out with a bid of 2 Spades.