Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
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take off [teɪk ɒf] | to leave the ground and begin to fly |
Other meanings
- to become successful quickly
- to remove something (especially clothes)
- to leave a place suddenly
- to take a break from work
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "take off"
- The plane took off at exactly 8 a.m.
- Sales really took off after the TV ad.
- He took off his jacket and sat down.
- She took off without saying goodbye.
- I’m going to take off next Friday to rest.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb take
take away
remove something from a place or person
take up
to begin a new activity or hobby
take out
to remove something from a place
take over
to gain control of something, especially a business or responsibility
take in
to absorb or understand something
take back
to return something
take along
to bring someone or something with you
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