Blast off
verb
To launch, especially in relation to space craft.
The rocket will blast off at noon tomorrow.
Often appears as...
- spacecraft blast off
- rocket blast off
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To start or commence with energy and enthusiasm.
The party blasted off at sunset with live music.
Often appears as...
- party blast off
- meeting blast off
verb
To play loud music.
They blasted off rock music from their car stereo, waking up the entire neighborhood.
Often appears as...
- music blast off
- stereo blast off
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To launch, especially in relation to space craft.
The rocket will blast off at noon tomorrow.
Often appears as...
- spacecraft blast off
- rocket blast off
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To start or commence with energy and enthusiasm.
The party blasted off at sunset with live music.
Often appears as...
- party blast off
- meeting blast off
verb
To play loud music.
They blasted off rock music from their car stereo, waking up the entire neighborhood.
Often appears as...
- music blast off
- stereo blast off
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Space Context
Use 'blast off' when discussing spacecraft launching into outer space.
Astronauts are suiting up for the blast off.
Pro Tip 2/3Excitement Connotation
'Blast off' conveys excitement and the start of a significant event, similar to a rocket launch.
We watched the shuttle blast off, hearts racing with excitement.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision Timing
Use 'blast off' for events with a specific and planned start time, just like space missions.
Let's all gather at 10 AM sharp for the rocket's blast off.
Pro Tip 1/3Space Context
Use 'blast off' when discussing spacecraft launching into outer space.
Astronauts are suiting up for the blast off.
Pro Tip 2/3Excitement Connotation
'Blast off' conveys excitement and the start of a significant event, similar to a rocket launch.
We watched the shuttle blast off, hearts racing with excitement.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision Timing
Use 'blast off' for events with a specific and planned start time, just like space missions.
Let's all gather at 10 AM sharp for the rocket's blast off.
Pro Tip 1/3Space Context
Use 'blast off' when discussing spacecraft launching into outer space.
Astronauts are suiting up for the blast off.
Pro Tip 2/3Excitement Connotation
'Blast off' conveys excitement and the start of a significant event, similar to a rocket launch.
We watched the shuttle blast off, hearts racing with excitement.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision Timing
Use 'blast off' for events with a specific and planned start time, just like space missions.
Let's all gather at 10 AM sharp for the rocket's blast off.
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