TAKEOUT Definition & Meaning

takeout

or take-out

[ teyk-out ]

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noun

the act or fact of taking out.
something made to be taken out, especially food prepared in a store or restaurant to be carried out for consumption elsewhere.
Informal. a store, restaurant, or counter specializing in preparing food meant to be carried out for consumption elsewhere.
a section, as of a magazine, that may be removed intact, usually consisting of a story, article, or set of illustrations.
Also called takedown, Finance. a long-term real-estate mortgage arranged for a building the construction of which is financed by an interim short-term loan construction loan.
Cards.
1. Bridge. a bid in a suit or denomination different from the one bid by one's partner.
2. Poker. the minimum with which a player can begin.

adjective

pertaining to or supplying food and drink to be taken out and consumed elsewhere:
the takeout window of a restaurant.
Also of, relating to, or providing a takeout mortgage:
The high-rise developer has found a takeout commitment from a large insurance company.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of takeout¹

First recorded in 1915–20; noun use of verb phrase take out

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Experts said the ruling marks a legal line in the sand for agreements app users must accept before ordering takeout, posting a thirst trap, borrowing an ebook or viewing their lab results.

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A Times reporter was able to put in a takeout order for French toast first thing Wednesday.

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When we order takeout, if we’re getting Indian food or Thai food, I’ll put in a note like, “Please make this as spicy as possible.”

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Candles welcome the visitor and ensure your home smells like something besides takeout and exhaust fumes.

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Kentucky has about an 8% takeout, which is far superior to what bettors get if playing the horses.

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