takeoff — the action of an aircraft becoming airborne
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of an aircraft becoming airborne
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈteɪkɔːf/
Korean meaning: (비행기의) 이륙, 출발
Korean pronunciation: 테이크-오프 (강세: 테이크)
Example Sentences
- The rocket's takeoff was so powerful that it woke up all the neighbors.
- After years of struggle, his business finally had its takeoff moment.
- The pilot's takeoff was so smooth that passengers thought they were still on the ground.
takeoff
NOUN//ˈteɪkɔːf//
the action of an aircraft becoming airborne

Aircraft lifting off from runway
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Origin
동사구 'take off'에서 파생된 합성명사로, 1920년대 항공업계가 발달하면서 비행기가 지면에서 '떠나다(take off)'하는 행위를 지칭하게 되었습니다.
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“The rocket's takeoff was so powerful that it woke up all the neighbors.”
“After years of struggle, his business finally had its takeoff moment.”
“The pilot's takeoff was so smooth that passengers thought they were still on the ground.”
“Weather conditions forced a two-hour delay in takeoff.”
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