take off
take
teɪk
teik
off
ɑ:f
aaf
British pronunciation
/teɪk ɒf/

Definition & Meaning of "take off"in English

to take off
[phrase form: take]
01

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

Transitive: to take off clothing or accessory
to take off definition and meaning
example
Examples
After a long day at work, I like to take off my high heels.
02

to leave in a sudden manner

Intransitive
to take off definition and meaning
example
Examples
When the fire alarm rang, we had to take off from the building immediately.
03

to leave a surface and begin flying

Intransitive
to take off definition and meaning
example
Examples
The airplane is ready to take off from the runway.
04

to deduct an amount from a total

Transitive: to take off an amount
to take off definition and meaning
example
Examples
The cashier had to take off the incorrect charge from the customer's bill.
05

to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

Intransitive
example
Examples
The young musician 's career started to take off after the release of her debut album.
06

to remove something from a particular place or position

Transitive: to take off sth
example
Examples
The technician will take off the malfunctioning part and replace it with a new one.
07

to be absent from one's job for a specific duration, typically for personal reasons or leisure

Transitive: to take off a day or days
example
Examples
After a busy month, she decided to take a day off to relax.
08

to playfully imitate someone or something

Transitive: to take off sb/sth
example
Examples
Let's plan a skit where we can take the boss off at the office party.
09

to have serious consequences

Intransitive
example
Examples
Failing to address environmental concerns can take off and harm ecosystems in the long run.
10

to begin an activity, process, event, etc., often with the intention of quickly making progress

Intransitive
Transitive: to take off an activity or process
example
Examples
Let's take the event off with an impressive opening ceremony to captivate the audience.
11

to discontinue a particular medication, treatment, or dietary regimen that was previously prescribed

Transitive: to take off medication or treatment
example
Examples
It 's crucial to follow your doctor 's instructions when taking off any prescribed medication.
12

to end or discontinue a TV show, performances, or public service

Transitive: to take off a TV show or performances
example
Examples
Due to low viewership, the network decided to take off the reality TV show after its current season.
13

to cut or remove a part of someone's or something's body

Transitive: to take off a body part
example
Examples
Due to a minor injury, the doctor had to take off a small piece of tissue for further examination.
14

to trim hair, fur, etc., often for styling purposes

Transitive: to take off hair or fur
example
Examples
The hairstylist offered to take off a few inches of her hair to give it a fresh look.
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