noun🔗ShareThe rising or ascent of an aircraft or rocket into flight."The flight was smooth, but the takeoff was a little rough."vehicleactiontechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA parody or lampoon of someone or something."The comedian's performance was a takeoff on the popular reality TV show, exaggerating the characters' quirks. "cultureentertainmentmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA quantification, especially of building materials."The construction crew estimated the takeoff of lumber needed for the new school addition. "buildingmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe removal of sheets from the press."After the printing was complete, the takeoff of the finished sheets from the press began. "industryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe spot from which one takes off; specifically, the place from which a jumper rises in leaping."The athlete carefully measured the distance to the takeoff before her long jump. "sportplaceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
