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Definition of Take off
Take´ off` | v. i. | 1. | to begin a leap from a surface or a flight into the air; especially, (of a bird or an airplane) to leave the ground and begin to fly; as, flight CA123 took off on schedule at 3:00 PM. | | 2. | To begin a period of accelerating growth or development; as, the economy took off in the third quarter. | | 3. | To begin a journey; to depart. | | v. t. | 1. | To remove, as from the surface or outside; to remove from the top of anything; as, to take off a load; to take off one's hat, coat or other article of clothing; to take off a coat of paint from a surface. | | 2. | To cut off; as, to take off the head, or a limb. | | 3. | To destroy; as, to take off life. | | 4. | To remove; to invalidate; as, to take off the force of an argument. | | 5. | To withdraw; to call or draw away. | | 6. | To swallow; as, to take off a glass of wine. | | 7. | To purchase; to take in trade. | | 8. | To copy; to reproduce. | | 9. | To imitate; to mimic; to personate. | | 10. | To find place for; to dispose of; as, more scholars than preferments can take off. | | 11. | To discount or deduct (from a price); the dealer took off twenty percent on remaining toys. |
Related Words
break up, cut off, disrupt, interrupt, take time off
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