Takeoff - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈteɪˌkɒf|  American pronunciation of the word takeoff
Brit.  |ˈteɪˌkɒf|

noun

- 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 (syn: burlesque, lampoon, mockery, parody, pasquinade, send-up, spoof, travesty)
- humorous or satirical mimicry (syn: mockery, parody)

Extra examples

Please remain seated during takeoff.

Air Force One, you're ready for takeoff.

All the high jumpers had flawless takeoffs.

We watched while they deiced the plane before takeoff.

The pilot strapped himself into his harness before takeoff.

She got her plane two minutes before takeoff.

Before takeoff the pilot went down his checklist of safety precautions.

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