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Definition takeoff in American English

takeoff noun

noun
/ˈteɪkˌɔf/
1

an occasion when an airplane leaves the ground and starts to fly

Example

The jet crashed shortly after takeoff.

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2

an occasion when someone copies the voice and behavior of someone else in a humorous way

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3

an occasion when someone's feet leave the ground as they jump

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Definition takeoff in American English