take out (something)

1. to obtain an agreement to borrow money or financially protect your property.

If you buy a house, you must take out fire insurance to protect you from loss.

He took a loan out to buy the car.

2. to attack and destroy something.

The army took out the bridges and roads surrounding the city.

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