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takeoff

UK
/ˈteɪkɒf/
US
/ˈteɪkɔf/

Translations

takeoffnoun
takeoffs
pl
UK
/ˈteɪkɒf/
US
/ˈteɪkɔf/
The plane's takeoff was smooth and on schedule.
Le décollage de l'avion s'est déroulé sans encombre et à l'heure prévue.
parodiePour une imitation humoristique ou satirique.
The comedian's takeoff of the politician was hilarious and spot-on.
La parodie du politicien par le comédien était hilarante et très juste.
Additional translations
imitationSens plus général, selon le contexte.
envolAu figuré, pour une réussite soudaine ou un essor rapide.
Synonyms
ascension
takeoff point
lift-off
launch
departure
takeoffadjective
UK
/ˈteɪkɒf/
US
/ˈteɪkɔːf/
Used attributively before nouns to denote things relating to or occurring during the act of becoming airborne.
de décollageEmploi technique, notamment en aviation.
The crew reviewed the takeoff procedures and ensured the takeoff weight was within limits.
L'équipage a examiné les procédures de décollage et s'est assuré que le poids de décollage restait dans les limites.
Additional translations
au décollageVariante contextuelle, surtout dans des syntagmes figés.

Definitions

takeoffnoun
The action of an aircraft becoming airborne.
The plane's takeoff was smooth and on schedule.
A sudden rise to success or fame.
The band's takeoff in the music industry was unexpected and rapid.
An imitation or parody of something.
The comedian's takeoff of the politician was hilarious and spot-on.
takeoffadjective
Relating to, occurring during, or intended for the moment an aircraft leaves the ground.
The crew reviewed the takeoff procedures and ensured the takeoff weight was within limits.
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