takeoff
/ˈteɪkˌɔf/
noun
- The moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly.
- The pilot announced that takeoff would be in ten minutes.
- The plane's takeoff was smooth despite the strong wind.
- Passengers must fasten their seat belts before takeoff.
- An act of imitating someone or something in an amusing way; a parody.
- Her takeoff of the teacher's voice made everyone laugh.
- The comedian did a hilarious takeoff of the president's speech.
- The movie is a takeoff on classic spy films.
- The beginning or start of a rapid increase or development.
- Her career took a sudden takeoff after she won the award.
- The company's takeoff in sales happened after the new product launch.
- The economy is finally showing signs of takeoff.
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