taking off

NOUN

departure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

escape evacuation exit exodus flight passage removal retirement retreat separation takeoff walkout withdrawal

STRONG

abandonment adieu decampment desertion egress egression embarkation emigration expatriation farewell getaway going goodbye hegira leave-taking migration parting powder recession sailing stampede start vacation

WEAK

bow out congé going away quitting setting forth setting-out taking leave vanishing act withdrawing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

arrival coming entrance stay

STRONG

greeting hello

WEAK

abidance continuation keeping

Example Sentences

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Baird’s Mortonson told MarketWatch that portfolio managers are worried about being underweight if SpaceX shares do end up taking off.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

"Three days under surveillance, that doesn't bother us at all," one passenger, Roland Seitre, said just before taking off from Tenerife earlier Sunday.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

I note, “Kids listen when they are given trust and agency,” before taking off for Kona.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

“We saw a real pace taking off last year,” Martel said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Especially while landing and taking off, ash blinded the pilots.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

taking off

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