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takeoff

ta·keoff

US/ˈteɪˌkɔf/ fairly common uk

noun

1.

a departure; especially of airplanes

2.

the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne

3.
4.

Origin

Deverbal from take off.

Phrases

  • power takeoff
  • take off

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