Takeoff: meaning, definitions and examples

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takeoff

[ ˈteɪkɒf ]

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airplane

The action of becoming airborne, especially in an airplane.

Synonyms

departure, launch, lift-off

Examples of usage

The takeoff was smooth and uneventful.
The pilot announced the takeoff time to the passengers.

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fashion

The point at which a garment is designed to be easily removed.

Synonyms

clasp, closure, fastening

Examples of usage

The dress had a convenient takeoff for quick changes.
The takeoff on the jacket made it easy to put on and take off.

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rocket

To become airborne or rise from the ground.

Synonyms

depart, launch, lift-off

Examples of usage

The rocket will takeoff at 12 pm tomorrow.
The plane will takeoff once all passengers are seated.

Translations

Translations of the word "takeoff" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decolagem

🇮🇳 टेकऑफ़

🇩🇪 Abheben

🇮🇩 lepas landas

🇺🇦 зліт

🇵🇱 start

🇯🇵 離陸

🇫🇷 décollage

🇪🇸 despegue

🇹🇷 kalkış

🇰🇷 이륙

🇸🇦 إقلاع

🇨🇿 vzlet

🇸🇰 vzlet

🇨🇳 起飞

🇸🇮 vzlet

🇮🇸 flugtak

🇰🇿 ұшу

🇬🇪 აფრენა

🇦🇿 uçuş

🇲🇽 despegue

Word origin

The term 'takeoff' originated in aviation to describe the action of an airplane becoming airborne. Over time, it has also been used in fashion to refer to the point at which a garment is designed to be easily removed. The verb form 'takeoff' is commonly used in rocket launches and aviation to indicate the moment when an aircraft rises from the ground.