'TAKE OUT' Phrasal Verb

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Definition of Take out phrasal verb

Take out

1. Borrow a library book
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: I TOOK OUT all the books I needed for my essay from the library.
2. Borrow money from a bank or other official lender
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: Jackie and Anil TOOK OUT a mortgage to buy a bigger flat.
3. Extract or remove
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: The dentist TOOK OUT all of my wisdom teeth before they started causing any problems.
4. Go out socially with someone, especially a date
   (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
   
   » Example: He TOOK her OUT to a restaurant last Friday night.
5. Obtain insurance
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: I TOOK OUT some health insurance before I went backpacking around Latin America.
6. Kill, murder
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: The gang TOOK him OUT after he spoke to the police.