take-off
noun/ˈteɪk ɒf/
/ˈteɪk ɔːf/
- [uncountable, countable] the moment at which an aircraft leaves the ground and starts to fly
- The plane is ready for take-off.
- take-off speed
- Owing to the fog, there were no take-offs from the airport yesterday.
- (figurative) The local economy is poised for take-off.
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- [countable, uncountable] the moment when your feet leave the ground when you jump
- [countable] if you do a take-off of somebody, you copy the way they speak or behave, in a humorous way to entertain people
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