Added 9 October 2026
takeoff
noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about takeoff at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A departure; especially of airplanes.
- The initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne.
- A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.
Origin
Deverbal from take off.
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