take-off
ˈtake-off [take-off take-offs] BrE NAmE noun
1. uncountable, countable the moment at which an aircraft leaves the ground and starts to fly
•The plane is ready for take-off.
•take-off speed
•Owing to the fog, there were no take-offs from the airport yesterday.
• (figurative)The local economy is poised for take-off.
Opp: ↑landing
2. countable, uncountable the moment when your feet leave the ground when you jump
3. countable if you do a take-off of sb, you copy the way they speak or behave, in a humorous way to entertain people
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