take out

verb7

1. •
   To remove.

   • At the same time, three sets of obsolete angle point protectors (used for slip connections), which were considered unsatisfactory, were taken out and several redundant connections removed. — 1962
2. •
   To escort someone on a date.

   • Let me take you out for dinner.
3. •
   To obtain by application by a legal or other official process.

   • Southwark council, which took out the injunction against Matt, believes YouTube has become the "new playground" for gang members. — 2012
4. •
   To immobilize with force; to subdue; to incapacitate.

   • I don't know if he's close by. He's unarmed, though. He lost his gun when I took him out. — 2007
5. •
   (slang) To kill or destroy.

   • The soldiers were instructed to take out the enemy base by any means necessary.
6. •
   (slang) To stun, amaze; to kill.

   • These photos are taking me out.
7. •
   (informal) To win a sporting event, competition, premiership, etc.