: 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.—
Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee
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2 of 2phrase
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 McInerneyExamples of to-go in a Sentence
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Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The largest coffee and donut brand in the United States has teamed up with the Jel Sert Company to bring its tasty refresher flavors to retailers near you in convenient to-go packets that are perfect to throw in your purse, beach bag, or office bag.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Along with on-site and al fresco dining, Pelago Café will offer homemade gourmet-to-go dinner options, custom catering, private event dinners, and Ravinia baskets for summer concerts, and more.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
After a refreshing, standing, glass shower, guests have the option to purchase a bottle of wine or cocktail from the backyard bar as a to-go treat.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
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Texas Roadhouse family meal deal The steak chain has offered to-go family meals, though the deals vary by location and are sometimes only available seasonally.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The largest coffee and donut brand in the United States has teamed up with the Jel Sert Company to bring its tasty refresher flavors to retailers near you in convenient to-go packets that are perfect to throw in your purse, beach bag, or office bag.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Along with on-site and al fresco dining, Pelago Café will offer homemade gourmet-to-go dinner options, custom catering, private event dinners, and Ravinia baskets for summer concerts, and more.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
After a refreshing, standing, glass shower, guests have the option to purchase a bottle of wine or cocktail from the backyard bar as a to-go treat.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
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“To-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to-go. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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Togo
geographical name
To·go
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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