CEFR A2

take off

verb

Meaning 1: Aviation

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.

Meaning 2: Clothing

To remove an item of clothing.

Examples

  • It's hot in here; I'm going to take my jacket off.
  • Please take off your shoes before entering the house.

Meaning 3: Business

To stop operating or being available.

Examples

  • The company decided to take the product off the market due to poor sales.
  • The restaurant took itself off the list of Michelin-starred establishments.

Meaning 4: Performance

To perform a song or piece of music.

Examples

  • The band took off with a powerful opening number.
  • She took off her favorite song and the audience loved it.

Meaning 5: Success

To become very successful or popular very quickly.

Examples

  • Her new book took off immediately after its release.
  • The small startup took off after securing a major investment.

Meaning 6: Speed

To leave a place suddenly and quickly.

Examples

  • The thief took off down the street when he heard the police sirens.
  • She took off from work early to avoid the traffic.

Pronunciation: teɪk ɒf

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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