Phrasal verb “take off” - meanings, pronunciation, transcription, examples

Phrasal verb	Main meaning
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.

Features of Using "take off"

Separability:Optionally separable Transitivity:Transitive Level:A2 Particle:off

This phrasal verb is very common and used both literally (for flying) and figuratively (for success or leaving). It can also be separable when referring to removing clothes.

Other phrasal verbs with the verb take

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

🔗 Learn more about the irregular verb take, including its forms and usage.

Take off