Take off

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verb

When an airplane or bird moves upwards from the ground and begins to fly.

The plane will take off at 8 p.m.
Visual representation of "take off" - When an airplane or bird moves upwards from the ground and begins to fly.

Often appears as...

  • take off from the runway
  • take off smoothly
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Visual representation of "take off"
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Flight Departure

Used to announce when flights begin their journey in the air, often heard in airports.

Illustration for Flight Departure
The announcement said our flight takes off at noon.
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Actual Takeoff

Describes the exact moment flight is achieved, not the process of leaving the airport.

Illustration for Actual Takeoff
We felt the plane take off after speeding down the runway.
Visual representation of the word "Take off"

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