liftoff

American  

[lift-awf, -of] / ˈlɪftˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

Or lift-off

noun

liftoffs plural

1. Aeronautics, Rocketry.

   1. the action of an aircraft in becoming airborne or of a rocket in rising from its launching site under its own power.

   2. the instant when such action occurs.

2. Informal. the launching or commencement of a project, plan, etc..

   The liftoff of the sales campaign will be next month.

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adjective

1. able to be shifted or removed by lifting off; capable of being lifted off.

   I organized the workshop with these liftoff adhesive labels for bins and shelves.

   We used magnetic liftoff nameplates on the lockers.

liftoff British  

/ ˈlɪftˌɒf /

noun

1. the initial movement or ascent of a rocket from its launch pad

2. the instant at which this occurs

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verb

1. (intr, adverb) (of a rocket) to leave its launch pad

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• liftoffs
  plural

Etymology

Origin of liftoff

First recorded in 1955–60; noun and adjective use of verb phrase lift off

Example Sentences

Along with Jersey Mike’s, Blackstone’s disclosed IPO plans include AI-powered digital marketer Liftoff Mobile, whose offering is back on track after being pulled in February amid an AI-driven tech-stock selloff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Liftoff Mobile postponed its initial public offering, citing market conditions after another day of sharp declines in stocks.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Eight private companies, including Forgent Power Solutions and Liftoff Mobile, are scheduled to debut on Wall Street this week.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Liftoff, which also has a big minority stake investment from private-equity firm General Atlantic, would be worth $5.2 billion at the high end of its proposed $26 to $30 price range.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Liftoff was routine until the ship reached the safe transition distance of ten diameters out.

From Fearful Symmetry A Terran Empire novel by Wilson, Ann

Related Words

• launch