1
as in departed
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 removed
to rid oneself of (a garment)
take off your coat and stay awhile
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as in deducted
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 robbed
slang
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
a gangbanger who decided to take off some fast-food joint
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Recent Examples of took off
Passengers boarded a replacement flight with a new crew, which took off early Sunday morning and landed in Palma in the afternoon.
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CBS News, 1 June 2026
As the officer approached, one of the three people in the Hyundai ran away, while the vehicle took off at a high speed westbound on Brown Road, Jimenez said.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
The endangered birds took off from each of their wooden cages at a ceremony Sunday in Hakui city in the Noto region, where they were last seen in the wild.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Beijing's investments in the Balkans took off with its global Belt and Road Initiative in 2013.
—Misha Savic, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026
As the White Sox mounted an eighth-inning rally, dozens of fans, then perhaps a couple of hundred, took off their shirts and twirled them in the air.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
The last Starship test flight took off last October.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2026
The pilot program took off and over the next two decades, 5,357 schools, teacher homes, and shop buildings were built in underserviced Black communities.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
As a Fond du Lac County sheriff's deputy and another trooper arrived, the driver took off.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
CBS News, 1 June 2026
As the officer approached, one of the three people in the Hyundai ran away, while the vehicle took off at a high speed westbound on Brown Road, Jimenez said.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
The endangered birds took off from each of their wooden cages at a ceremony Sunday in Hakui city in the Noto region, where they were last seen in the wild.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Beijing's investments in the Balkans took off with its global Belt and Road Initiative in 2013.
—Misha Savic, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026
As the White Sox mounted an eighth-inning rally, dozens of fans, then perhaps a couple of hundred, took off their shirts and twirled them in the air.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
The last Starship test flight took off last October.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2026
The pilot program took off and over the next two decades, 5,357 schools, teacher homes, and shop buildings were built in underserviced Black communities.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
As a Fond du Lac County sheriff's deputy and another trooper arrived, the driver took off.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took off
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Established in 2015, with Australian artist Ed Davis (who has since departed in 2024), the brand has cultivated a cult following for its line of ready-to-wear and accessories.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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The expedition departed from the hotel to begin the ascent, explained Martin, our concierge.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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The device was one of two that had been removed from the garage of an apartment in Santa Monica after they were discovered by a tenant in July.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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These reversible connections can break under stress to absorb energy and then reform once the stress is removed.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
Verb
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In some cases, up to 80% of an incarcerated person’s wages are deducted.—
Julia Bowling,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Listening hours will be deducted from your 15-hour monthly audiobook allowance.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The Cleveland Guardians may have won the battle, a replay review that robbed Connor Wong of his first home run since 2024, but the Boston Red Sox won the war, Saturday’s game.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Connor Schwettman hit a bolt to center field, but was robbed on a diving catch by Eli Irvine.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Garcia later exited the game with a right-hamstring strain.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Mendoza exited his bedroom to find that the roof of his unit had collapsed, allowing intense heat and heavy smoke into the unit.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2026
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Senior twins Riley and Reagan Cullivan put off a family vacation to Italy for one day to play in the title game.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Dropping Buds And Flowers An underwatered plant may put off flowering and fruiting while focusing on staying healthy.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Last quarter, gas subtracted two tenths of a point.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Obviously, new players have been added and some subtracted, but what should give fans confidence that this year’s defense will significantly improve?—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Ogwumike, who sat out the Sparks’ victory over the Las Vegas Aces last weekend due to a hand injury, moved into sixth place on the WNBA’s career rebounding list with 3,312 and now has a franchise-record 2,339 made field goals for the Sparks.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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Ogwumike moved past Lisa Leslie, who had 2,332 field goals for the Sparks and 3,307 career rebounds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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