Liftoff: meaning, definitions and examples

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liftoff

 

[ หˆlษชfหŒtษ”f ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

space travel

Liftoff refers to the moment when a spacecraft or rocket begins its ascent from the launch pad and leaves the ground. It is a critical phase in space missions, marking the transition from being stationary on Earth to entering the atmosphere. This moment is often accompanied by immense power and energy as the engines ignite, allowing the vehicle to overcome Earth's gravitational pull. Liftoff is not only a technical term but also an exciting milestone for astronauts, engineers, and spectators.

Synonyms

ascent, launch, takeoff.

Examples of usage

  • The rocket achieved liftoff at 10:00 AM.
  • We watched the liftoff of the SpaceX Falcon heavy.
  • Liftoff was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
  • The countdown reached zero, and liftoff occurred without any issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "liftoff" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น decolagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เค เคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Start

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peluncuran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ start

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›ข้™ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcollage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ despegue

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalkฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๋ฅ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุทู„ุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzlet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzlet

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตท้ฃž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vzlet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppruni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaldฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ despegue

Etymology

The term 'liftoff' is derived from the combination of the words 'lift' and 'off.' The word 'lift' comes from the Old Norse word 'lyfta,' which means to raise or elevate, suggesting an upward movement. The prefix 'off' indicates a separation or departure. The term began to gain popularity with the advent of modern rocketry in the mid-20th century, particularly during the space race of the 1960s. As space exploration became a focal point for both scientific progress and national pride, 'liftoff' became an iconic term associated with the start of human journeys beyond Earth. It encompasses the excitement, anticipation, and technological achievement involved in sending spacecraft into orbit.