takeoff
Translation
take-off, parody, imitation
Examples
The plane's takeoff was smooth.
The plane's take-off was smooth.
His takeoff of the president was hilarious.
His take-off of the president was hilarious.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) takeoff the act of an aircraft leaving the ground The plane is ready for take-off.
((a)) takeoff ((of sb.)) an imitation of someone She does a great take-off of her boss.
Similar Words
Synonyms: departure, launch; parody, imitation; Antonyms: landing
Etymology
From the phrasal verb 'to take off'. It combines 'take' (to get) and 'off' (away from a surface), literally taking oneself off the ground.
Memory Tips
Picture a plane 'taking' its wheels 'off' the runway. For the other meaning, think of 'taking off' someone's mannerisms, like copying them.