Take Off vs Take Out: What's the Difference?

Take off' and 'take out' are very common phrasal verbs, and each has more than one meaning. In this video, you will learn how to use them correctly. 'Take off' means to remove something you are wearing. For example: I took off my shoes at the door. It is the opposite of 'put on'. 'Take off' also means for a plane to leave the ground and begin flying: The plane took off at 6 p.m. 'Take out' means to remove something from a place or container. For example: He took out the trash. You can also take out money from the bank or take out your phone from your bag. Another meaning of 'take out' is to invite someone somewhere, like on a date, and pay for it: She took him out for dinner. In American English, 'takeout' is also food you buy at a restaurant and eat at home. Here is the easy way to remember the main difference: you take off what's on, you take out what's in. Watch the video, repeat each example, and try creating your own sentences with both phrasal verbs.