take off
1 of 1verb/ˈteɪk ˌɔf/
Forms:takes off,taking off,took off,taken off
1
to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body
A2transitive- After a long day at work, I like to take off my high heels.
- Before swimming, make sure to take off your jewelry.
- It's getting warm, so I need to take off my sweater.
- Please take off your shoes before entering the house.
- The doctor asked the patient to take off their shirt for the examination.
2
to leave in a sudden manner
- When the fire alarm rang, we had to take off from the building immediately.
- The hikers decided to take off early in the morning to avoid the heat.
- The superhero had to take off in a hurry to respond to the distress call.
- The celebrity had to take off from the event due to a sudden commitment.
- He took off without saying goodbye to anyone.
3
to leave a surface and begin flying
A2- The airplane is ready to take off from the runway.
- Pilots need permission to take off from the airport.
- Birds effortlessly take off into the sky with a flap of their wings.
- The rocket ship is designed to take off vertically from the launchpad.
- As the helicopter prepared to take off, the rotor blades began to spin.
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4
to deduct an amount from a total
transitive- The cashier had to take off the incorrect charge from the customer's bill.
- It's crucial to take off any unauthorized charges from the financial statement.
- It's common for teachers to take off marks for late submissions of assignments.
- The airline took off the baggage fee as a courtesy for frequent flyers.
- The tax preparer took off eligible deductions to lower the client's tax liability.
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5
to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner
- The young musician's career started to take off after the release of her debut album.
- The app began to take off, gaining millions of users within a few months.
- The new tech gadget is expected to take off in the market due to its revolutionary features.
- After the fashion show, the designer's career started to take off, attracting international attention.
- Her viral video helped her take the internet by storm and take off as an online sensation.
6
to remove something from a particular place or position
transitive- The technician will take off the malfunctioning part and replace it with a new one.
- Take off the cover and check the engine for any visible damage.
- The doctor instructed the patient to take off their bandage for examination.
7
to be absent from one's job for a specific duration, typically for personal reasons or leisure
transitive- After a busy month, she decided to take a day off to relax.
- Can you take Friday off and join us for the weekend getaway?
- The employees can take the holidays off to spend time with their families.
- Let's schedule a meeting for when you come back after taking a few days off.
- She planned to take Monday off to celebrate her birthday.
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8
to playfully imitate someone or something
transitive- Let's plan a skit where we can take the boss off at the office party.
- The actor could take off the president's speech in a way that left the audience in stitches.
- She could take off the teacher's mannerisms so accurately that the whole class burst into laughter.
- The comedian could effortlessly take off various celebrities in his stand-up routine.
9
to have serious consequences
- Failing to address environmental concerns can take off and harm ecosystems in the long run.
- Ignoring warning signs can take off and lead to accidents in the workplace.
- Mixing certain medications can take off and lead to harmful side effects.
- Ignoring a potential threat can take off and lead to security issues.
10
to begin an activity, process, event, etc., often with the intention of quickly making progress
- Let's take the event off with an impressive opening ceremony to captivate the audience.
- The community project aims to take off with strong support from local volunteers.
- The new business idea is ready to take off, with investors eagerly awaiting its launch.
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11
to discontinue a particular medication, treatment, or dietary regimen that was previously prescribed
transitive- It's crucial to follow your doctor's instructions when taking off any prescribed medication.
- The decision to take off a certain dietary restriction should be made in consultation with a nutritionist.
- He was instructed to take the painkillers off as soon as the pain subsided.
- After completing the prescribed course, it's important to take off the medication responsibly.
12
to end or discontinue a TV show, performances, or public service
transitive- Due to low viewership, the network decided to take off the reality TV show after its current season.
- The airline announced plans to take off several flights from its schedule due to decreased demand.
- The theater had to take off the musical production earlier than planned due to unforeseen circumstances.
- The city council voted to take off the bus route that had low ridership and high operational costs.
- After completing its run, the streaming service will take off the movie from its platform.
13
to cut or remove a part of someone's or something's body
transitive- Due to a minor injury, the doctor had to take off a small piece of tissue for further examination.
- The accident almost took off his finger.
- The surgeon had to take off a portion of the patient's leg to stop the infection from spreading.
- The dentist needed to take off a decayed portion of the tooth before filling it.
14
to trim hair, fur, etc., often for styling purposes
transitive- The hairstylist offered to take off a few inches of her hair to give it a fresh look.
- The groomer gently took off the excess fur from the dog's paws during the grooming session.
- The barber asked if he could take off a few inches from the client's hair to create a shorter style.