1. verb Literally, to physically remove something or someone from someone, oneself, or something else. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "take" and "off." He took off his shoes before entering the house. Someone has taken the picture off the wall. The police began taking passengers off the airplane.

English Language Learners Definition of takeoff. : the moment when an airplane, helicopter, etc., leaves the ground and begins to fly. : the beginning of a jump. : …

take off verb. mimic or imitate in an amusing or satirical manner. "This song takes off from a famous aria". take off verb. remove clothes. "take off your shirt--it's very hot in here". get off the ground, take off verb. get started or set in motion, used figuratively.

takeoff(humorous or satirical mimicry) takeoff(a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way) Sense 6. Meaning: Remove clothes. Classified under: Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care. Context example: take off your shirt- …

take off definition: 1. If an aircraft, bird, or insect takes off, it leaves the ground and begins to fly: 2. to…. Learn more.

05/02/2022 · TAKE OFF meaning in General Dictionary. take time removed from work; go wrong briefly. View more

TechTarget Contributor. Take off, sometimes spelled as "take-off" or "takeoff," is a part of the cost estimating process in the construction industry. Estimators use construction blueprints, either manually or electronically, and start "taking off" quantities of items they will need from those blueprints in order to prepare part of the estimate.