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Liftoff

[lift-awf, -of] Origin

lift·off

[lift-awf, -of]
noun
1.
Aeronautics, Rocketry.
a.
the action of an aircraft in becoming airborne or of a rocket in rising from its launching site under its own power.
b.
the instant when such action occurs.
2.
Informal. the launching or commencement of a project, plan, etc.: The liftoff of the sales campaign will be next month.
adjective
3.
that removes by lifting off; capable of being lifted off: a liftoff correction tape for typewriters; magnetized, liftoff nameplates.

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Liftoff is always a great word to know.
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Origin:
1955–60; noun, adj. use of verb phrase lift off
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liftoff (ˈlɪftˌɒf)
 
n
1.  the initial movement or ascent of a rocket from its launch pad
2.  the instant at which this occurs
 
vb
3.  (intr, adverb) (of a rocket) to leave its launch pad

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liftoff
"vertical take-off of a rocket, etc.," 1956, Amer.Eng., from lift (v.) + off.
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