Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
takeoff
noun
/ˈteɪkˌɔf/
Definition
The action of leaving the ground and beginning to fly.
Examples
- The plane’s takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
- During the takeoff, passengers were instructed to fasten their seatbelts.
- The takeoff from the runway was smooth and uneventful.
Meaning
Takeoff refers to the moment when an aircraft becomes airborne as it ascends from the ground.
Synonyms
- departure
- ascension
- launch
