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Definition take off in British 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.

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3

to become successful or popular very fast

Example

Her business has really taken off.

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4

to have a particular amount of time away from work

Example

I'm taking Monday off to go to London.

Example

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

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Example

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

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6

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

Example

Beth can take off Judy Garland brilliantly.

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Definition take off in British English