takeout

noun

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take·out | \ ˈtāk-ˌau̇t

Definition of takeout

(Entry 1 of 3)

1a : prepared food packaged to be consumed away from its place of sale

b : an establishment selling takeout

2 : the action or an act of taking out

3a : something taken out or prepared to be taken out

b(1) : an article (as in a newspaper) printed on consecutive pages so as to be conveniently removed

(2) : an intensive study or report

take-out

adjective

\ ˈtāk-ˌau̇t

Definition of take-out (Entry 2 of 3)

: of, relating to, selling, or being food not to be consumed on the premises take-out counter a take-out supper

take out

verb

took out; taken out; taking out; takes out

Definition of take out (Entry 3 of 3)

transitive verb

1a(1) : deduct, separate

(2) : exclude, omit

(3) : withdraw, withhold

b : to find release for : vent take out their resentments on one another— J. W. Aldridge

c(1) : eliminate

(2) : kill, destroy

(3) : knock out

2a : to obtain from the proper authority take out a charter take out a second mortgage

b : to arrange for (insurance)

3 : to take as an equivalent in another form took the debt out in trade

4 : to overcall (a bridge partner) in a different suit

intransitive verb

: to start on a course : set out

take it out on

: to expend anger, vexation, or frustration in harassment of

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Synonyms: Verb

Antonyms: Verb

Examples of takeout in a Sentence

Noun We ordered some Chinese takeout. She works in a Chinese takeout. Verb he took out his frustrations by splitting a cord of firewood she'd like to take the new boy out to the movies sometime

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Order online, by phone or in person for takeout or dining in. — Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, 9 Sep. 2021 The pandemic hit them hard: Diners aren’t designed for takeout or outdoor-seating businesses, and the 24-hour schedule wasn’t sustainable when people stopped staying out late. — Don Stacom, courant.com, 31 Aug. 2021 Restaurants are still allowed to sell food for takeout or delivery. — Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2021 Restaurants will be limited to takeout or delivery. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2021 As of now, customers can order thighs for takeout or delivery. — Lydia Wang, refinery29.com, 22 June 2021 Offer your customers opportunities to use more than one channel to order to accommodate those who return to in-person dining alongside those who continue to desire takeout or delivery. — Hope Neiman, Forbes, 8 June 2021 Their location in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is only open for dinner right now — not even for takeout or delivery. — John Seewer, Chron, 31 May 2021 Barbecue on par with Chicago’s best, available only for takeout or delivery, is the draw. — Washington Post, 18 May 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb The driving of interest rates to 20-year lows meant families with a house, equity and a job could refinance, lowering their payment, or take out money to fuel spending or investment. — NBC News, 7 Oct. 2021 The property offers a variety of Smart cars, vespas, e-bikes, and more for guests to take out for a day to explore the surrounding area. — Josh Max, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2021 This leaves her, alongside Ricard, with a difficult decision: vote out Brad for being too powerful or take out JD, who is keeping secrets. — Joseph Longo, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2021 The dryer will fluff for me and take out wrinkles when needed. — Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2021 Sinfull Bakery is open for coffee, dine-in or take out orders. — Rose Bruno Bailey, Chron, 2 Sep. 2021 But when landlords pay cash for buildings rather than take out loans — as is common in distressed areas of Milwaukee — they’re not required to have insurance. — jsonline.com, 25 Aug. 2021 DailyPay makes it so that employees are able to take out money that belongs to them, but at a small fee. — Gene Marks, Forbes, 23 May 2021 Then take out a tape measure and -- without sucking in your tummy, please -- wrap it around your waist at the top of your hipbone (which is typically across the belly button). — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 22 Apr. 2021

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