What does "takeoff" mean?

A launch or ascent into the air or into flight, such as of an aircraft, rocket, bird, high-jumper etc.

What is a synonym for "takeoff"?

Common synonyms include: parody, a, alpha, anabasis, ascension, ascent.

noun

noun ·2 syllables ·Common ·High school level

Noun

1
A launch or ascent into the air or into flight, such as of an aircraft, rocket, bird, high-jumper etc. countable, uncountable
"The flight was smooth, but the takeoff was a little rough."
2
a departure; especially of airplanes wordnet
3
A parody or lampoon of someone or something. countable, uncountable
"Weird Al's song "Lasagna" is a takeoff on the popular song "La Bamba"."
4
humorous or satirical mimicry wordnet
5
A quantification, especially of building materials. countable, uncountable
"I'll give you an estimate after I do the quantity takeoffs for the trusses and structural steel."

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6
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way wordnet
7
The removal of sheets from the press. UK, countable, historical, uncountable
8
the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne wordnet
9
The spot from which one takes off; specifically, the place from which a jumper rises in leaping. countable, uncountable
"Encyclopaedia of Sport The take-off should be selected with great care, and a pit of large dimensions provided on the landing side."
10
The initial movement a surfer makes to start riding a wave. countable, uncountable
"Steamer Lane, home of the world's latest takeoff."