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takeoff
noun take·off \ˈtāk-ˌȯf\
: the moment when an airplane, helicopter, etc., leaves the ground and begins to fly
: the beginning of a jump
: a sudden increase in size, activity, or popularity
Full Definition of TAKEOFF
1
: an imitation especially in the way of caricature
2
a : a spot at which one takes off b : a starting point : point of departure
3
a : a rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket b : an action of starting out c : a rapid rise in activity, growth, or popularity <an economic takeoff>
4
: an action of removing something
5
: a mechanism for transmission of the power of an engine or vehicle to operate some other mechanism
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First Known Use of TAKEOFF
1846
Rhymes with TAKEOFF
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TAKE OFF Defined for Kids
takeoff
noun take·off \ˈtāk-ˌȯf\
Definition of TAKEOFF for Kids
1
: an act or instance of leaving the ground (as by an airplane)
2
: an imitation especially to mock the original
3
: a spot at which something leaves the ground
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