take-outpermits

noun

UK /ˈteɪk aʊt ˈpɜːmɪts/

US /ˈteɪk aʊt ˈpɜːrmɪts/

Official papers that let you take something away from a place.

The park office gives take-outpermits to people who want to collect fallen branches.

SYNONYMS

removal permits carry-out licenses extraction passes collection authorizations

RELATED WORDS

permit license authorization clearance paperwork

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Written approvals for restaurants to sell food to be eaten elsewhere.

The city issued take-outpermits to several new food stalls.

3. Documents allowing goods to be removed from a warehouse or port.

Customs checked the take-outpermits before releasing the crates.

4. Permissions for students to leave school early.

The front desk keeps take-outpermits for early pickups.