to take off
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/teɪk ɑːf/
British pronunciation
/teɪk ɒf/

Definition & Meaning of "take off"

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
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After a long day at work, I like to take off my high heels.
Before swimming, make sure to take off your jewelry.
02

to leave in a sudden manner

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When the fire alarm rang, we had to take off from the building immediately.
The hikers decided to take off early in the morning to avoid the heat.
03

to leave a surface and begin flying

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The airplane is ready to take off from the runway.
Pilots need permission to take off from the airport.
04

to deduct an amount from a total

Transitive: to take off an amount
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The cashier had to take off the incorrect charge from the customer's bill.
It 's crucial to take off any unauthorized charges from the financial statement.
05

to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

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The young musician 's career started to take off after the release of her debut album.
The app began to take off, gaining millions of users within a few months.
06

to remove something from a particular place or position

Transitive: to take off sth
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The technician will take off the malfunctioning part and replace it with a new one.
Take off the cover and check the engine for any visible damage.
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
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After a busy month, she decided to take a day off to relax.
Can you take Friday off and join us for the weekend getaway?
08

to playfully imitate someone or something

Transitive: to take off sb/sth
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Let's plan a skit where we can take the boss off at the office party.
The actor could take off the president's speech in a way that left the audience in stitches.
09

to have serious consequences

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Failing to address environmental concerns can take off and harm ecosystems in the long run.
Ignoring warning signs can take off and lead to accidents in the workplace.
10

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

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Transitive: to take off an activity or process
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Let's take the event off with an impressive opening ceremony to captivate the audience.
The community project aims to take off with strong support from local volunteers.
11

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

Transitive: to take off medication or treatment
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It 's crucial to follow your doctor 's instructions when taking off any prescribed medication.
The decision to take off a certain dietary restriction should be made in consultation with a nutritionist.
12

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

Transitive: to take off a TV show or performances
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Due to low viewership, the network decided to take off the reality TV show after its current season.
The airline announced plans to take off several flights from its schedule due to decreased demand.
13

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

Transitive: to take off a body part
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Due to a minor injury, the doctor had to take off a small piece of tissue for further examination.
The accident almost took off his finger.
14

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

Transitive: to take off hair or fur
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The hairstylist offered to take off a few inches of her hair to give it a fresh look.
The groomer gently took off the excess fur from the dog's paws during the grooming session.
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