Lift off
verb
When a spaceship or aircraft starts to rise from the ground to the air.
The rocket is scheduled to lift off at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
Often appears as...
- scheduled to lift off
- ready for lift off
verb
To start succeeding or making progress, especially after a slow or difficult start.
Her career really started to lift off after her second book was published.
Often appears as...
- career lift off
- business lift off
verb
To remove something from a surface.
She managed to lift off the sticker from the window without leaving any residue.
Often appears as...
- lift off stickers
- lift off paint
verb
When a spaceship or aircraft starts to rise from the ground to the air.
The rocket is scheduled to lift off at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
Often appears as...
- scheduled to lift off
- ready for lift off
verb
To start succeeding or making progress, especially after a slow or difficult start.
Her career really started to lift off after her second book was published.
Often appears as...
- career lift off
- business lift off
verb
To remove something from a surface.
She managed to lift off the sticker from the window without leaving any residue.
Often appears as...
- lift off stickers
- lift off paint
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Space Context
Often used in the context of space missions or explorations; indicates a starting point.
Everyone watched as the spacecraft prepared to lift off.
Pro Tip 2/3Excitement
Evokes excitement and fascination, associated with the beginning of a journey or event.
The crowd cheered at lift off, marking a new era in space travel.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Precision
Used in technical or official announcements, indicating precision and importance.
Lift off is confirmed for 09:00 hours, weather conditions permitting.
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