takes off (A2)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /teɪks ɒf/

Definition

Begins a flight or rises into the air from the ground.

Examples

• The small jet takes off smoothly despite the heavy rain.

• Every morning, the local birds take off from the trees in a sudden flurry.

• The shuttle takes off with a roar that shakes the entire launch site.

How to Use takes off

take off from (prepositional phrase)

to depart from a specific location — "The plane will take off from the main runway."

take off [time] (collocation)

to use a specific amount of time for leave — "I plan to take off three days next week."

Synonyms of takes off

Words with a similar meaning to takes off:

• leaves
• departs
• ascends
• lifts off

Antonyms of takes off

Words with the opposite meaning to takes off:

• lands

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