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take off vs takeoff

Both "take off" and "takeoff" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Take off" is a phrasal verb meaning to remove something, while "takeoff" is a noun referring to the beginning of a flight. The choice between the two depends on whether you are using it as a verb or a noun.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 1214 views

take off

This is a correct phrasal verb used to indicate the action of removing something.

Use "take off" when you want to express the action of removing something. It is commonly used in everyday language.

Examples:

Please take off your shoes before entering the house.
She decided to take off her jacket because it was too warm.

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They asked me to take off my clothes.
He made me take off all my clothes.
Then I forced him to take off his jacket.
Go to your quarters and take off that coat.
Carter forget it, I'm just going to take off.
But this thing could really take off in exports.
Some captains refuse to take off in these conditions.
Her ex-boyfriend appeared right before take off.
Take some of these airsick pills Before we take off.
How the Chatlanian pressed the take off button.
Otherwise I'll take off my mask and start breathing.
You can take off your coat well.
I will take off that red shirt, our... their uniform.
Number three, take off your glasses.
A Brazilian operation is just about to take off.
You may take off your jacket.
Next take off that bat from the shoulder.
And you take off my shirt, too.
Whatever else I take off depends on how lucky I get.
Here, Wild Bill, you take off your coat...

Alternatives:

remove
strip off
discard
doff
shed

takeoff

This is a correct noun used to refer to the beginning of a flight.

Use "takeoff" when you are referring to the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground to begin a flight. It is a specific term used in aviation.

Examples:

The plane's takeoff was smooth and uneventful.
The pilot announced the takeoff time to the passengers.

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They're sending over footage of the takeoff.
Here are some members of the team who are preparing for takeoff.
And postpone the takeoff of that cargo plane, new orders...
It's been 3 weeks since takeoff.
Not like you to get this crocked just before a takeoff.
Luke, we're ready for takeoff.
Gold squadron, begin takeoff procedure.
You haven't spoken ten words since takeoff.
I thought your takeoff was just fine.
Cabin crew, prepare for immediate takeoff.
The maximum takeoff weight, it should say somewhere.
Like a plane waiting for takeoff.
Two hours to takeoff, my friends.
LM23, you are clear for takeoff.
For takeoff practice, I mean.
They're sending over footage of the takeoff.
A little heads-up on the takeoff would've been nice.
She cracked the vertical takeoff plane.
The baseline CT7-5A provides 1,735 shp (1,294 kW) on takeoff.
AGENT: Preparing for maximum performance takeoff.

Alternatives:

departure
lift-off
launch
ascend
flight initiation

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