Where does “takeoff” come from?
Takeoff is a noun derived from the phrasal verb take off, which combines take (from Old English tacan, meaning to seize or grasp) and off (from Old English of, meaning away or separation).
takeoff (English): The rising or ascent of an aircraft or rocket...
Definitions
- The rising or ascent of an aircraft or rocket...
Ancestry of “takeoff”, step by step
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| 1 | English | take off | To remove; To imitate, often in a satirical... |