Takeoff

Word TAKEOFF
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Hyphenation take off take off
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Definitions and meanings of "Takeoff"

What do we mean by takeoff?

The act of rising in flight. Used of an aircraft or a rocket. noun

The point or place from which one takes off. noun

An amusing imitative caricature, parody, or burlesque. noun

The act of taking off, in any sense; especially, an imitation or mimicking; a caricature; a burlesque representation. noun

The point at which one takes off; specifically, the point at which a leaper rises from the ground in taking a fence or bar. noun

In croquet, a stroke by which the player's ball is driven forward in the line of aim or nearly so, and the ball it touches is barely moved or even allowed to remain undisturbed. noun

To remove, as from the surface or outside; to remove from the top of anything. transitive verb

To cut off. transitive verb

To destroy. transitive verb

To remove; to invalidate. transitive verb

To withdraw; to call or draw away. transitive verb

To swallow. transitive verb

To purchase; to take in trade. transitive verb

To copy; to reproduce. transitive verb

To imitate; to mimic; to personate. transitive verb

To find place for; to dispose of transitive verb

To discount or deduct (from a price). transitive verb

To begin a leap from a surface or a flight into the air; especially, (of a bird or an airplane) to leave the ground and begin to fly. intransitive verb

To begin a period of accelerating growth or development. intransitive verb

To begin a journey; to depart. intransitive verb

The rising or ascent of an aircraft or rocket into flight.

A parody or lampoon of someone or something.

A quantification, especially of building materials.

The removal of sheets from the press.

The spot from which one takes off; specifically, the place from which a jumper rises in leaping.

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The word "takeoff" in example sentences

The measure would give a flight's captain the authority to extend the wait an additional half hour if it appears that clearance to takeoff is near. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Bozo Baird should know a JATO [rocket-assisted] takeoff is not kind to the environment - what a maroon! ❋ Unknown (2009)

I don't know that it replicates a "higher class of literature"; isn't Eragon a Tolkein takeoff? ❋ Unknown (2009)

NEW YORK (AP) American Airlines is delaying the launch of flights between Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and Beijing until it gets approval for certain takeoff and landing times from Chinese authorities. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The F18 A/B are almost worn out (sea air and carrier takeoff is bad for fighters – corrosion). ❋ Unknown (2007)

A JetBlue airliner unsuccessfully attempted to make an emergency landing Wednesday after its front wheels were turned sideways and unable to retract into the plane after takeoff from a nearby airport. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Adams, a Lieutenant in the US Navy, was killed early Sunday morning when two British Sea King helicopters collided shortly after takeoff from a ship in the Persian Gulf. ❋ Liz Donovan (2003)

"The coaches saw that, so they called the in takeoff and Billy put it where it needed to be." ❋ Unknown (2003)

Freestyle skiing aerialist Eric Bergoust: Hitting a nice takeoff is a lot like hitting a nice drive in golf. ❋ Unknown (2002)

The aircraft received extensive automatic small arms fire upon takeoff from the Landing Zone, took numerous hits and crashed 350 meters from the LZ, located about 15 miles inside Laos west of the A Shau Valley. ❋ Unknown (1991)

The CH-46 had been shot down on takeoff from the primary east/west ridge line south of Khe Sanh. ❋ Unknown (1968)

These include a unique heritage in short takeoff/vertical landing aircraft gained through the design and development of the Harrier aircraft in the 1960s and early ❋ Unknown (2009)

Despite these distinct differences, which are partly explained by culture and wealth, says Tellis, time-to-takeoff is shortening over calendar time while differences across nations are decreasing. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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