takeoff
Translation
takeoff, parody, imitation
Examples
The plane's takeoff was smooth.
The plane's takeoff was smooth.
His takeoff of the president was hilarious.
His takeoff of the president was hilarious.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) takeoff the act of an aircraft leaving the ground The plane is ready for takeoff.
((a)) takeoff ((of sb.)) an imitation of someone She does a great takeoff 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.