takeoff

American  

[teyk-awf, -of] / ˈteɪkˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

Or take-off

noun

1. a taking or setting off; the leaving of the ground, as in leaping or in beginning a flight in an airplane.

2. a taking off from a starting point, as in beginning a race.

3. the place or point at which a person or thing takes off.

4. a humorous or satirical imitation; burlesque.

5. Machinery. a shaft geared to a main shaft for running auxiliary machinery.

6. a branch connection to a pipe, electric line, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of takeoff

First recorded in 1820–30; noun use of verb phrase take off

Example Sentences

Another soldier said he had boarded a plane to deploy back to the front but was removed just before takeoff in front of his fellow soldiers, because his superiors didn’t trust him.

From The Wall Street Journal

"England's audience has been very responsible for Indian cinema's takeoff globally in modern times," he said.

From BBC

Archer Aviation’s electric vertical takeoff and landing aircrafts, or eVtols, take off and land vertically and are designed to transport up to four passengers plus a pilot.

From The Wall Street Journal

The drones can be launched by different mechanisms, including catapults, rocket-assisted takeoff, and mobile ground and vehicle systems, according to a Central Command statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts are comfortable that Joby’s business is taxiing toward takeoff, but its pricey multiple has tipped Wall Street’s average rating to a Sell.

From Barron's

Related Words

• blastoff
• departure
• liftoff