Pronunciation: /teɪk ɒf/
noun a sudden or rapid increase in speed, activity, or popularity
A1 I saw the take off of the airplane.
A2 The take off was delayed due to bad weather.
B1 The take off of the rocket was a success.
B2 The pilot announced the take off time to the passengers.
C1 The take off procedure was completed smoothly by the crew.
C2 The take off of the fighter jet was a breathtaking sight.
verb to remove something, such as clothing or accessories
A1 I take off my shoes before entering the house.
A2 The plane will take off in an hour.
B1 She always takes off her makeup before going to bed.
B2 The rocket is scheduled to take off at dawn.
C1 The athlete needs to take off a few seconds to beat the world record.
C2 The actor had to take off his shirt for the scene in the movie.
formal The pilot announced that the plane would take off shortly.
informal Let's get ready to take off on our road trip!
slang I'm about to take off to the party, see you there!
figurative Once she let go of her fears, her career really started to take off.
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