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

It was working on electric takeoff and landing, or eVTOL, aircraft through its Jaunt Air Mobility subsidiary.

From Barron's

At busy airports more than one plane may takeoff or land within a minute.

From The Wall Street Journal

During its first takeoff attempt, the aircraft reached a speed of about 110 miles an hour before the pilots aborted because of a mechanical issue.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before takeoff, shippers deal with complex veterinary clearances, quarantines and equine paperwork.

From The Wall Street Journal

Archer’s suit escalates a long-simmering feud between Archer and Joby, as the companies race to bring electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles to market.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• blastoff
• departure
• liftoff