take out

take out

verb

Definition of TAKE OUT

transitive verb

1

a (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

2

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

3

a : to obtain from the proper authority <take out a charter> <take out a second mortgage> b : to arrange for (insurance)

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

Examples of TAKE OUT

1. <he took out his frustrations by splitting a cord of firewood>
2. <she'd like to take the new boy out to the movies sometime>

First Known Use of TAKE OUT

13th century

Related to TAKE OUT

Synonyms: loose, release, unleash, vent, give way (to)

Antonyms: bottle (up), repress, suppress

Related Words: act out; air, express, state, ventilate, voice

Near Antonyms: control, govern, handle, manage; bridle, check, constrain, contain, curb, hold back, pull in, quell, rein (in), restrain, smother, tame; allay, lull, quiet, soothe, still; choke, inhibit, muffle, pocket, repress, stifle, strangle, swallow

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