take off
Pronunciation:
verb
Definitions
To remove.
Example: He took off his shoes.
To imitate, often in a satirical manner.
(of an aircraft or spacecraft) To leave the ground and begin flight; to ascend into the air.
Example: The plane has been cleared to take off from runway 3.
To become successful, to flourish.
Example: The business has really taken off this year and has made quite a profit.
noun
Definitions
The rising or ascent of an aircraft or rocket into flight.
Example: The flight was smooth, but the takeoff was a little rough.
A parody or lampoon of someone or something.
A quantification, especially of building materials.
Example: I'll give you an estimate after I do the quantity takeoffs for the trusses and structural steel.
The removal of sheets from the press.