Take-off
Pronunciation: /ˈteɪk- ˈɔf/
Take-off (noun)
- The moment an aircraft starts flying after leaving the ground.
- A sudden period when a business, career, or project begins to grow quickly.
- The start of a rocket’s flight when it lifts off from its launch platform.
Examples
- The plane begins take-off when the runway speed increases.
- During take-off, the wings lift and the plane leaves the ground.