What does takeoff mean?

Definition

The beginning of a flight when an aircraft leaves the ground.

Example sentences

• Our takeoff has been delayed because of strong winds.🔊

  Our takeoff has been delayed because of strong winds.

• Was that your first takeoff in a helicopter?🔊

  Was that your first takeoff in a helicopter?

Related words

takeoff in other languages

• In Portuguese
• In French
• In Japanese