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TAKE OFF

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There are 9 meanings of the phrase Take Off.

Take Off - as a verb

Depart for someplace

Example: "The family took off for florida"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depart9part6set forthset offset outstart5start out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go awaygo forthleave8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take away

Example: "Take that weight off me!"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remove11take8withdraw18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Depart from the ground

Example: "The plane took off two hours late"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lift off

Take time off from work; stop working temporarily

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take time off

Mimic or imitate in an amusing or satirical manner

Example: "This song takes off from a famous aria"

Remove clothes or shoes

Example: "Take off your shirt--it's very hot in here"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discase10disrobe10peel6strip downuncase8unclothe13undress8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Get started or set in motion, used figuratively

Example: "The project took a long time to get off the ground"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get off the ground

Prove fatal

Example: "The disease took off"

Make a subtraction

Example: "Subtract this amount from my paycheck"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deduct10subtract12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
calculate13cipher13compute13cypher16figure10reckon12work out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She decided to take off her coat before entering the warm house."
"The plane will take off in a few minutes, so please fasten your seatbelts."
"The rocket is scheduled to take off at dawn."
"My dog loves to take off running as soon as we reach the park."
"You should take off your shoes before entering the temple."
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