takeoff — the action of an aircraft becoming airborne
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of an aircraft becoming airborne
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈteɪkɔːf/
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
The airplane roared down the runway and lifted into the sky during takeoff.
The plane took off and climbed higher into the clouds. (✈️ Plane + ⬆️ Lift Off → Takeoff)
After leaving the cake shop, they watched the airplane take off above the rooftop.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Takeoff originated as a compound noun derived from the phrasal verb 'take off' in the 1920s as the aviation industry developed. The term specifically describes the action of an aircraft departing from the ground, with the phrasal verb 'take off' meaning to leave or depart.
Breakdown
take (to grasp or remove) + off (away from or apart) = the action of becoming airborne or departing. The phrasal verb 'take off' combines these elements to mean leaving a surface, which was applied to aircraft departing from runways.
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📝Examples
“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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