Take Off (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make a subtraction; "subtract this amount from my paycheck".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 2
Get started or set in motion, used figuratively; "the project took a long time to get off the ground".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 3
Depart from the ground; "The plane took off two hours late".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 4
Take time off from work; stop working temporarily.
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 5
Mimic or imitate in an amusing or satirical manner; "This song takes off from a famous aria".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 6
Remove clothes; "take off your shirt--it's very hot in here".
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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 7
Take away or remove; "Take that weight off me!".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 8
Prove fatal; "The disease took off".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Meaning 9
Leave; "The family took off for Florida".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.