take off (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: teɪk ɒf
Definition
To leave the ground and begin to fly (for an aircraft) or to rise quickly into the air (for a bird or insect).
Examples
The plane will take off in about twenty minutes.
The eagle took off from the cliff edge, soaring into the wind.
As soon as the helicopter took off, we could see the entire city below.
How to Use take off
- take off (phrasal verb)
- To leave the ground and begin to fly. — "The plane is scheduled to take off at 3 PM."
- take off (phrasal verb)
- To remove clothing. — "Please take off your wet coat."
- take off (phrasal verb)
- To become successful or popular quickly. — "Her singing career took off after the talent show."
- take off (phrasal verb)
- To leave a place suddenly. — "The children took off running towards the playground."
- take off (phrasal verb)
- To stop operating or being available. — "The company had to take the faulty product off the market."
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