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takeoffthe 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

takeoff concept
💡 Concept

Aircraft lifting off from runway

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takeoff rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From wakeup to makeup, ready for takeoff!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈteɪkɔːf/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈteɪkɒf/

🌳Etymology

Roottake off

Origin

동사구 'take off'에서 파생된 합성명사로, 1920년대 항공업계가 발달하면서 비행기가 지면에서 '떠나다(take off)'하는 행위를 지칭하게 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

makeupbreakupwakeup
makeup
breakup
wakeup

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

departurelaunchliftoffascentrise

Antonyms

landingtouchdownarrival

Related

runwayaircraftpilotflightaviation