take out

Meanings

• Verb

  The action of removing an item from a container, especially food that is prepared to be eaten outside the restaurant.

  - "Can I order some take out for dinner tonight?"
  - "We usually get take out on Fridays."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with take out
ake out , bake out , cake out , make out , fake out , rake out

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Variants

List of all variants of take out that leads to same result
takeout , takeouts , take-out , take it out on , take out , taken it out on , taken out , takes it out on , takes out , taking it out on , taking out , took it out on , took out , take out a patent on , take out insurance on , takeout double , takeout doubles , take the mickey , take the mickey (out of someone) , take the mickey out , taken the mickey , taken the mickey (out of someone) , taken the mickey out , takes the mickey , takes the mickey (out of someone) , takes the mickey out , taking the mickey , taking the mickey (out of someone) , taking the mickey out , took the mickey , took the mickey (out of someone) , took the mickey out , put out a contract on , put/take out a contract on , take out a contract on , take a lot out of , take a lot out of (someone) , take a lot out of someone , borrow a leaf out of someone's book , take a leaf out of someone's book , take/borrow a leaf out of someone's book

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Etymology

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The term 'take out' originated in the late 19th century and was initially used in the context of banking, referring to the process of withdrawing money from a savings account. However, the term's meaning later evolved to refer to the practice of ordering prepared food from a restaurant to be consumed off-premises.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'take out' in the context of food was in a 1962 advertisement for a New York City restaurant.

2. In some parts of the world, take out is referred to as 'to go' or 'carry out'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Delivery: Another way of obtaining food from a restaurant, where the food is brought directly to the customer's location.

2. Fast Food: Prepared and cooked quickly for immediate consumption, often served in take out containers.

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Culture

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Take out has become a popular culinary trend in many parts of the world, particularly in the United States and other countries with a large number of fast-food restaurants. It allows individuals to enjoy their favorite meals without the need to dine in, making it a convenient option for those with busy schedules or who prefer to eat at home.

How to Memorize "take out"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself ordering food from a restaurant and picking it up in a take-out container.
   - Visualize the container, the food inside, and the restaurant staff handing it to you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'take out' with the idea of ordering food from a restaurant to be consumed off-premises.
   - Think of the convenience and flexibility that comes with this option.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Take Out = Take Food Out of Restaurant'.

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