1
as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
I can only stay for a few minutes, and then I'll need to take off again
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2
as in to remove
to rid oneself of (a garment)
take off your coat and stay awhile
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as in to subtract
to take away (an amount or number) from a total
the store will take an additional 20% off if you bring in this coupon
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as in to rob
slang
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
a gangbanger who decided to take off some fast-food joint
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as in parody
a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect
a sitcom that's a takeoff of an old TV show from the 1960s
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Recent Examples of take off
Justin Williams, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
And now, he’s taken off on another trip overseas.
—ABC News, 26 Oct. 2025
Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
This versatile set includes multiple cube sizes, plus a dedicated accessories bag, shoe bag, large laundry bag, and a hanging cosmetics case to keep your essentials neat from takeoff to touchdown.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
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Verb
There’s nothing novel about male sports fans taking off their shirts at a game.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
And now, he’s taken off on another trip overseas.
—ABC News, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
Archer Aviation — The electric-aircraft maker surged 5% after signing an agreement with Korean Air to commercialize its Midnight eVTOL, or electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, in Korea.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
This versatile set includes multiple cube sizes, plus a dedicated accessories bag, shoe bag, large laundry bag, and a hanging cosmetics case to keep your essentials neat from takeoff to touchdown.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take off
Verb
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Book a Weekday Flight Dong says if your trip allows, book a flight that departs during the week as opposed to the weekend.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 Oct. 2025
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Since Olympic charter flights to Milan will be departing from the New York area, and because the Islanders had been promised an event in February 2026, the possibility of doing a big press availability was discussed as an alternative.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Scientists have developed a new method that removes toxic pollutants from wastewater.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Its unique formula can remove stains, dissolve adhesives, and cut through soap scum and grease.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To estimate your optimal heart rate zone for exercise, start by subtracting your age from 220 to get your maximum heart rate.—
Cyra-Lea Drummond,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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Add pasta to the pot and cook until just shy of al dente (check package directions and subtract a minute or so).—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
21 Oct. 2025
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Both men are suspected of having been part of a team alleged to have robbed the Louvre last week.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
26 Oct. 2025
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The movie tries to pick up the threads of previous films, but, in attempting to make Myers more mystical, this film robs him of his knife-edge menace.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Liaoning and the Shandong are smaller – displacing 60,000 to 70,000 tons – and their launch system limits the weapons and fuel load of aircraft.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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According to market data, Li Auto has sold a total of 25,817 units since the model’s launch, reflecting steady demand in China’s growing electric MPV market.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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The parody photo described the White House tower as a hotel, casino and golf course that also features a presidential suite.—
Greta Bjornson,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lawrence referenced Grande’s parody of her from a 2016 episode of SNL.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The buttery-soft fabric is lightweight and stretchy enough to move with you while still retaining its shape over time.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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On top of that responsibility and stress, he was frustrated with the Blazers’ losing and his role moving forward.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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All of the backup plans that people are preparing to enact - borrowing, trying to visit food banks, putting off other bills - have their own costs and downstream effects.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Hoka Women’s Transport Shoes This cushy shoe is designed with a rocker bottom that pushes you into your next step, putting off foot fatigue for longer.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Take off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20off. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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