TAKEOFF Definition & Meaning

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takeoff

or take-off

[ teyk-awf, -of ]

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noun

a taking or setting off; the leaving of the ground, as in leaping or in beginning a flight in an airplane.
a taking off from a starting point, as in beginning a race.
the place or point at which a person or thing takes off.
a humorous or satirical imitation; burlesque.
Machinery. a shaft geared to a main shaft for running auxiliary machinery.
a branch connection to a pipe, electric line, etc.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of takeoff¹

First recorded in 1820–30; noun use of verb phrase take off

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Safety standards at Boeing have come under a harsh spotlight since an incident last year in which a disused door panel fell off a brand new 737 Max aircraft shortly after takeoff.

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Less than an hour after takeoff, it lost communication with air traffic control, and radar showed that it had deviated from its planned flight path.

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And it might be wise to hold off on increased launches following Thursday’s explosion of a SpaceX craft that ripped apart after takeoff from Texas.

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The Clippers public address announcer, Eric Smith, will then let loose with a “Flight 55 has been cleared for takeoff,” the 55 the number on Jones’ jersey.

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Here are five tips to ease your mind before takeoff.

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