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Definition take off in American English

take off phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to remove something, especially a piece of clothing

Example

I'd better take my shoes off.

2

if an aircraft takes off, it leaves the ground and starts flying

Example

The plane should take off on time.

Synonyms and related words
airlift bank buzz
3

to become successful or popular very fast

Example

Her business has really taken off.

Synonyms and related words
develop prosper function
4

to have a particular amount of time away from work

Example

I'm taking Monday off to go to the game.

Example

We haven't taken any time off since last summer.

Synonyms and related words
absenteeism break career gapper
Example

As soon as she saw George arrive, she just took off.

Synonyms and related words
run off dash off make off
6

to copy the way that someone speaks or behaves, in order to entertain people

Example

Beth can take off Judy Garland brilliantly.

Synonyms and related words
pose as mimic ape
Definition take off in American English