: of, relating to, or providing food or beverages consumed away from their place of sale : take-out
a to-go order
to-go boxes/containers
This is mostly a take-out joint, and Filipinos in the know trickle in all day for a to-go lunch, dinner or breakfast.—
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2 of 2idiomatic phrase
1
: still remaining
There are five minutes to go before halftime.
There's only one week to go until election day.
2
of food and beverages
: for consumption away from its place of sale
They ordered their lunches to go.
You stop at the corner for a doughnut and coffee to go.—Jay McInerney
Jay McInerney
Examples of to-go in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebDana Oland, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
Bars, liquor stores and restaurants can sell to-go cocktails with the proper licenses.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
There are numerous items ― like to-go containers, electronics and plastic cutlery ― that many people think are recyclable but actually are not.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024
The milk is hot and ready to pour into the to-go mug once the second pod is done.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 4 Apr. 2024
In addition, inspectors observed containers of pickled veggies on the floor in a walk-in cooler and to-go and sauce containers on the flood next to the preparation area by an unused hand sink, according to the report.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024
Elderberry Provisions, which offers catering and to-go lunch, dinner and bakery, is set to open on April 9 in St. Matthews at the former site of Cheddar Box.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 3 Apr. 2024
If Nespresso can succeed in expanding channels with the to-go coffee shop route, so can any brand with a strong product and reputation.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Others shifted to takeout food and to-go cocktails but still had to cut staff.
—Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Huge pride to go to see him in the musical [‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’].
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
But the Heat then went cold (two points in more than four minutes) and Dallas went on a 7-2 run to go up 101-88 with five minutes left.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
Not to go all Taylor Swift conspiracy theorist on you, but there are some signs — and celeb gossip reports— that point to Swift spending some time in the desert.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
One of the most alluring traits of any Ferrari is that since the beginning they’ve been built to go fast.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
In a closer game, or a different era of pitcher workload management, Glasnow might have had the chance to go the distance.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Fox and Ellis combined to go 8 of 9 from 3-point range over the first seven minutes to help the Kings jump out to an early 29-21 lead.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 10 Apr. 2024
Read the full Taurus Daily Horoscope Gemini (May 21 - June 21)
Revved up and raring to go?
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Adjective
So foam to-go and meat containers can go in but they must be rinsed.
—Dana Oland, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
Bars, liquor stores and restaurants can sell to-go cocktails with the proper licenses.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
There are numerous items ― like to-go containers, electronics and plastic cutlery ― that many people think are recyclable but actually are not.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024
The milk is hot and ready to pour into the to-go mug once the second pod is done.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 4 Apr. 2024
In addition, inspectors observed containers of pickled veggies on the floor in a walk-in cooler and to-go and sauce containers on the flood next to the preparation area by an unused hand sink, according to the report.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024
Elderberry Provisions, which offers catering and to-go lunch, dinner and bakery, is set to open on April 9 in St. Matthews at the former site of Cheddar Box.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 3 Apr. 2024
If Nespresso can succeed in expanding channels with the to-go coffee shop route, so can any brand with a strong product and reputation.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Others shifted to takeout food and to-go cocktails but still had to cut staff.
—Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
Idiomatic phrase
Paramount and Miramax are making a new take on the franchise and expect to go before cameras in the fall, Paramount revealed at CinemaCon on Thursday.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Huge pride to go to see him in the musical [‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’].
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
But the Heat then went cold (two points in more than four minutes) and Dallas went on a 7-2 run to go up 101-88 with five minutes left.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
Not to go all Taylor Swift conspiracy theorist on you, but there are some signs — and celeb gossip reports— that point to Swift spending some time in the desert.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
One of the most alluring traits of any Ferrari is that since the beginning they’ve been built to go fast.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
In a closer game, or a different era of pitcher workload management, Glasnow might have had the chance to go the distance.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Fox and Ellis combined to go 8 of 9 from 3-point range over the first seven minutes to help the Kings jump out to an early 29-21 lead.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 10 Apr. 2024
Read the full Taurus Daily Horoscope Gemini (May 21 - June 21)
Revved up and raring to go?
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
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ˈtō-(ˌ)gō 
republic in western Africa on the Bight of Benin; capital Lomé area 21,925 square miles (56,785 square kilometers), population 8,176,000
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