Definition of "take out" in English

Verb

1. To remove.

2. To escort someone on a date.

   • Let me take you out for dinner.

3. To immobilize with force; to subdue; to incapacitate.

4. To obtain by application by a legal or other official process.

   • take out a loan; take out medical insurance; take out a membership; take out a patent

5. To kill or destroy.

   • The soldiers were instructed to take out the enemy base by any means necessary.

6. To stun, amaze; to kill.

   • These photos are taking me out.

7. To win a sporting event, competition, premiership, etc.

   • (Can we add an example for this sense?)

Noun

1. Nonstandard spelling of takeout.