the act or fact of taking out.

something made to be taken out, esp. 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 , takeout loan, takeout mortgage. 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 .

Bridge . a bid in a suit or denomination different from the one bid by one's partner.

Poker . the minimum with which a player can begin.

pertaining to or supplying food and drink to be taken out and consumed elsewhere

the takeout window of a restaurant.

Also, takedown. of, pertaining to, or providing a takeout mortgage

The high-rise developer has found a takeout commitment from a large insurance company.

verb

take