takeoff

A noun referring to the act of leaving the ground, especially of an aircraft; also used to describe a humorous imitation or parody of someone's style.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие отрыва от земли, особенно самолёта; также используется для описания юмористической имитации или пародии на чей-либо стиль.esSustantivo que designa la acción de despegar o elevarse del suelo, especialmente de un avión; también se usa para referirse a una imitación humorística o parodia del estilo de alguien.frNom désignant l'action de décoller, en particulier pour un avion ; il s'emploie aussi pour une imitation humoristique ou une parodie du style de quelqu'un.deSubstantiv, das den Vorgang des Abhebens vom Boden bezeichnet, besonders bei Flugzeugen; außerdem eine humoristische Nachahmung oder Parodie auf den Stil einer Person.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de decolar, especialmente de uma aeronave ao deixar o solo; também se usa para uma imitação humorística ou paródia do estilo de alguém.zh名词，指飞机等离开地面的动作，即起飞；也指对某人风格或举止的幽默模仿或讽刺性戏仿。arاسم يدل على فعل الإقلاع والارتفاع عن الأرض، خاصة للطائرات. ويُستخدم أيضًا للإشارة إلى المحاكاة الساخرة أو التقليد الفكاهي لأسلوب شخص ما.

1. Aircraft departure A2 formal

   The moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly.

   • The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
   • Passengers must fasten their seatbelts during takeoff.
   • The pilot announced a smooth takeoff.

   ruВзлётesDespegue de aeronavefrDécollage (avion)deStartptDecolagemzh起飞arإقلاع الطائرة

   Synonyms: ascentdeparturelaunchlift offtake off

   Antonyms: landingtouchdown

2. Initial ascent B1 formal

   The initial upward movement of an aircraft as it becomes airborne.

   • The takeoff was powerful and quick.
   • We felt a strong push during the takeoff.
   • The aircraft's takeoff speed was carefully calculated.

   ruВзлётesDespeguefrDécollage (d'un aéronef)deAbhebenptDecolagemzh起飞arإقلاع

   Synonyms: launchlift off

   Antonyms: landing

3. Humorous imitation B2 informal

   A composition or performance that imitates someone's style in a humorous or satirical way.

   • The comedian did a hilarious takeoff of the president's speech.
   • The movie is a clever takeoff on classic horror films.
   • Her takeoff of the famous singer had everyone laughing.

   ruПародияesImitación humorísticafrParodie humoristiquedeParodieptParódiazh戏仿arمحاكاة ساخرة

   Synonyms: caricatureimitationlampoonparodysatiresendupspooftravesty

4. Satirical mimicry B2 informal

   Humorous or satirical imitation of a person or style.

   • The sketch was a brilliant takeoff of a popular TV show.
   • He performed a spot-on takeoff of his boss.
   • The play is a satirical takeoff on modern politics.

   ruПародияesParodia satíricafrParodie satiriquedeParodieptParódiazh讽刺模仿arمحاكاة ساخرة

   Synonyms: caricatureimitationlampoonmimicryparodysatiresendupskitspoof

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• takeoffs' possessive plural form
• takeoff's possessive singular form