Take off
/teik ɔf/A2
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1. To leave the ground and begin flying, often used for airplanes.
- The plane is scheduled to take off at 3 PM.
- We watched the helicopter take off from the rooftop.
2. To suddenly become successful or popular.
- Her singing career really took off after she won the talent show.
- The new product took off and sales tripled in the first month.
3. To remove something, especially clothing.
- Please take off your shoes before entering the house.
- He took off his hat as he entered the room.
4. To depart or leave suddenly.
- Sorry, I have to take off now or I'll be late for my meeting.
- As soon as the bell rang, the students took off for lunch.
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