Takeoff
/tˈeɪˌkɔf/
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Definition
(noun) A launch or ascent into the air or into flight, such as of an aircraft, rocket, bird, high-jumper etc.
Sentence Examples
The airplane used a rocket motor to assist with takeoff.
The jet roared during takeoff.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The plane was delayed for two hours because of the heavy fog on the runway, which made a safe ____ impossible today.