Definition of "takeoff" in Anglais

noun

1. A launch or ascent into the air or into flight, such as of an aircraft, rocket, bird, high-jumper etc.

   • The flight was smooth, but the takeoff was a little rough.
   • That high-jumper's takeoff needs some work.
   • The mute swan, being one of the world's heaviest flying birds, can have a laborious takeoff.

2. A parody or lampoon of someone or something.

   • Weird Al's song "Lasagna" is a takeoff on the popular song "La Bamba".

3. A quantification, especially of building materials.

   • I'll give you an estimate after I do the quantity takeoffs for the trusses and structural steel.

4. (printing, UK, historical) The removal of sheets from the press.

5. The spot from which one takes off; specifically, the place from which a jumper rises in leaping.

   • Encyclopaedia of Sport The take-off should be selected with great care, and a pit of large dimensions provided on the landing side.

6. (surfing) The initial movement a surfer makes to start riding a wave.