carry-out

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car·ry-out

(kăr′ē-out′)

adj.

Takeout.

car′ry-out′ n.

take•out

(ˈteɪkˌaʊt)

n.

1. the act of taking out.

2. something made to be taken out.

3. a store or restaurant preparing food to be eaten elsewhere.

adj.

4. intended to be taken from the point of sale and consumed elsewhere: takeout meals.

[1915–20]

Translations

carry-out

[ˈkærɪˌaʊt]

A. ADJ [meal etc] → para llevar

B. N (= food) → comida f para llevar (esp Scot) (= drink) → bebida f para llevar

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