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take out

/teɪk aʊt/

[/teɪk aʊt/]

remove; buy to go

Beginnerverb

Definition

To remove something from a place, or to buy food to eat elsewhere.

Example

Please take out the rubbish tonight.

Please take out the rubbish tonight.

Etymology

From 'take' plus 'out', meaning to remove from within.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for chores and food orders.

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