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| take out |
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1. transitive verb remove something: to remove or extract something from another substance
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2. transitive verb obtain something officially: to obtain something such as a permit, mortgage, or insurance by applying for it
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3. transitive verb bring something into open: to bring something into the open from a place where it was contained or concealed
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4. transitive verb have somebody as companion: to take somebody as a companion or guest to a social event or function
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5. transitive verb direct anger at substitute: to express or relieve a strong feeling such as anger or frustration by directing it against somebody or something that is not the actual cause of it
 Don't take it out on me because you didn't get the job.
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6. transitive verb destroy something: to destroy, kill, or neutralize somebody or something
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slang
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 took out enemy artillery
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7. intransitive verb U.S. begin journey: to start out on a journey
 took out for the frontier
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