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Definition of takeoff - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
beginningstarting point or initial stage of something
- The project's takeoff was delayed due to funding issues..
2.
businessthe point when a business starts succeeding
- The startup's takeoff surprised all the investors.
3.
aviationTECH. act of becoming airborneTECH.
- The plane completed a smooth takeoff despite the windy conditions..
4.
sportsTECH. US the place from which a jumper leapsTECH. US
- He marked his takeoff spot before the jump.
Images of takeoff
act of becoming airborne 
the place from which a jumper leaps
Expressions with takeoff
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ready to start after approval
The new marketing campaign is clear for takeoff.
device transferring engine power to another machine
The tractor's power takeoff drives the baler.
detailed estimation of materials for construction projects
The engineer completed the quantity takeoff for the new building.
aircraft capable of taking off and landing on short runways
The plane is designed for short takeoff and landing.
aircraft's ability to take off or land on short runways
The plane's short takeoff or landing capability is impressive.
upward launch of an aircraft or craft without using a runway
The helicopter performed a rapid vertical takeoff from the confined landing zone.
Origin of takeoff
English, take (grasp) + off (away)
Terms with takeoff included in their meaning
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aviation
area for aircraft takeoff and landing
aviation
movement of aircraft on ground before takeoff or after landing
aviation
wheels and struts that support aircraft during takeoff and landing
aviation
step during takeoff lifting the nose wheel
aviation
mechanical aid on aircraft carriers for airplane takeoff
aviation
duration of a flight from takeoff to landing
aviation
prevention of aircraft takeoff by government action
sports
jump in figure skating with a forward takeoff
aviation facility
landing and takeoff area for helicopters
abr: jet-assisted takeoff
help for planes to leave the ground faster
aviation
type of aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing
acr: maximum takeoff weight
heaviest a plane can be to take off
abr: rocket-assisted takeoff
takeoff helped by a rocket engine
abr: rejected takeoff
stopping an aircraft's takeoff after starting to move
figure skating
jump with takeoff from the back inside edge
abr: short takeoff and landing
aircraft able to take off and land on short runways
acr: Short Takeoff or Landing
ability of aircraft to take off or land in short distance
acr: touch and go
quick landing and takeoff without stopping
aviation
moving slowly on the ground before takeoff
aviation
aviation maneuver with landing followed by immediate takeoff
aviation
leave the ground during takeoff
abr: vertical/short takeoff and landing
aircraft able to take off or land in short spaces
abr: vertical takeoff and landing
aircraft that can go up and down without a runway
acr: vertical takeoff and vertical landing
way to land straight down
Examples of takeoff in a sentence
We witnessed the takeoff of the startup firsthand. The company's takeoff was faster than anticipated. Analysts predicted the takeoff of the new product line. The takeoff was delayed due to technical issues. Passengers felt a slight jolt during takeoff. The athlete adjusted his stance at the takeoff.
The takeoff was slippery due to rain.
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- French:départ, décollage, ...
- German:Beginn, Aufschwung, ...
- Italian:partenza, decollo, ...
- Spanish:comienzo, despegue, ...
- Portuguese:arranque, decolagem, ...
- Chinese:起点, 起飞, ...
- Japanese:開始, 成功, ...
- Arabic:بِدايَة, اِنْطِلاق, ...
- Hebrew:הַתְחָלָה, הַמְרָאָה, ...
- Russian:начало, взлёт, ...
- Ukrainian:початок, зліт, ...
- Hindi:शुरुआत, उछाल, ...
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