teɪk ɔːf
neutral
beginner
- Base verb:
- take
- Particle:
- off
- Separable:
- Yes
What does "take off" mean?
- To remove clothing or accessories
- To leave the ground (aircraft)
- To suddenly become successful or popular
- To leave quickly or suddenly
- To have time away from work
Examples
- Please take off your shoes before entering the house.
- The plane took off on time despite the bad weather.
- Her career really took off after that viral video.
- He took off without saying goodbye to anyone.
- I'm taking off Friday to extend my weekend.
How to use it
'Takeoff' (noun) refers to departure. 'Take off' for success implies rapid growth. Very common in aviation and fashion contexts.
Word order
Separable when removing: 'take something off' or 'take off something'
Similar expressions
remove
depart
launch
succeed
leave
Opposites
put on
land
fail
arrive
Related phrasal verbs
- take on
To accept a responsibility, job, or challenge
- take up
To start a new hobby, activity, or interest
- take over
To gain control of something (company, position, responsibility)
- take out
To remove something from a place
- take back
To return something to a store
- take away
To remove something or someone from a place
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