Takeoff

Pronunciation: /ˈteɪˌkɔːf/

Takeoff (noun)

  1. The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly.
  2. A period when something starts to increase quickly or become successful.

Examples

  • The takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
  • The startup experienced a takeoff in sales last quarter.

Common collocations: smooth takeoff, takeoff time, rapid takeoff, takeoff phase

Synonyms of Takeoff

Neutral

Antonyms of Takeoff

  • — the act of an aircraft returning to the ground
  • — the act of reaching a destination