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- [lift-awf, -of]
- /ˈlɪftˌɔf, -ˌɒf/
- /ˈlɪftˌɔf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lift-awf, -of]
- /ˈlɪftˌɔf, -ˌɒf/
Definitions of liftoff word
- noun liftoff Aeronautics, Rocketry. the action of an aircraft in becoming airborne or of a rocket in rising from its launching site under its own power. the instant when such action occurs. 1
- noun liftoff Informal. the launching or commencement of a project, plan, etc.: The liftoff of the sales campaign will be next month. 1
- adjective liftoff that removes by lifting off; capable of being lifted off: a liftoff correction tape for typewriters; magnetized, liftoff nameplates. 1
- noun liftoff Takeoff, especially the vertical takeoff of a rocket or helicopter. 1
- noun liftoff launch of a spacecraft 1
- noun liftoff the initial movement or ascent of a rocket from its launch pad 0
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Origin of liftoff
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; noun, adj. use of verb phrase lift off
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Parts of speech for Liftoff
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
liftoff popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
liftoff usage trend in Literature
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noun liftoff
- shot — a discharge of a firearm, bow, etc.
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