take off

The phrase “take off” has 2 syllables: take off.

It's pronounced as /teɪk ɒf/.

What is synonym and antonym for take off?

In the thesaurus, “take off” has 28 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for take off along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for take off

clear off
clear out
cut out
deduct
depart
escape
evacuate
exit
get
get off
go
go off
launch
move
parody
peel off
pull out
push off
push on
put off
remove
rob
run along
spoof
start
subtract
take a walk
walk out

Antonyms for take off

add
arrive
come
don
landing
put on
remain
show up
stay

Meanings of take off

verb
1. To remove.
2. To imitate, often in a satirical manner.
3. (of an aircraft or spacecraft) To leave the ground and begin flight; to ascend into the air.
4. To become successful, to flourish.
5. To depart.
6. To quantify.
7. To absent oneself from work or other responsibility, especially with permission.
8. To take drugs; to inject drugs.
9. To steal (something) or rob (someone).
10. To swallow.
noun
1. The rising or ascent of an aircraft or rocket into flight.
2. A parody or lampoon of someone or something.
3. A quantification, especially of building materials.
4. The removal of sheets from the press.
5. The spot from which one takes off; specifically, the place from which a jumper rises in leaping.

Example Sentences

The plane is scheduled to take off at 8:00 AM.
Sarah forgot to take off her shoes before entering the house.
The movie star's career really started to take off after her breakout role.
Please remember to take off your hat when you enter the church.
The entrepreneur's new business idea is expected to take off in the next few months.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to take off, such as: add, arrive, clear off, clear out, come, cut out, deduct.

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kicking off

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