Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lift-off
noun
/ˈlɪft ɔːf/
Definition
The moment when an aircraft or spacecraft leaves the ground and begins its flight.
Examples
- The rocket’s lift-off was scheduled for 3 PM.
- He managed to capture the lift-off of the plane in his photographs.
- The team celebrated the successful lift-off of their model rocket.
Meaning
Lift-off refers to the instant a vehicle, typically an aircraft or spacecraft, ascends into the air as it departs from the ground.
Synonyms
- take-off
- ascension
- departure
