26984 words

takeoff

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly:

Examples:

Night takeoffs and landings are banned at this airport.
2
a piece of acting or writing, etc. that copies the way a particular person speaks or behaves, or the way something is done, usually to entertain other people:

Examples:

It was the best takeoff of the mayor that I have ever seen.
3
a humorous copy of the speech, manner, or style of someone, esp. someone famous:

Examples:

He does a great takeoff of Kermit the Frog.
4
the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and starts to fly:

Examples:

Night takeoffs and landings are banned at this airport.

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