lift-off (noun)

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• lift-off — ► NOUN ▪ the vertical take off of a spacecraft, rocket, etc …   English terms dictionary

• lift-off — lift ,off noun count or uncount 1. ) => NOTE the time when a space vehicle goes up from the ground into the air 2. ) MAINLY JOURNALISM the time when something important or exciting will happen …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• lift·off — /ˈlıftˌɑːf/ noun, pl offs : the upward movement from the ground by a rocket, helicopter, or space vehicle as it begins flight [noncount] moments after liftoff We have liftoff! [count] a series of successful liftoffs …   Useful english dictionary

• lift-off — noun (C, U) the moment when a vehicle that is about to travel in space leaves the ground: Ten seconds to lift off! compare take off (1) …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• lift|off — «LIHFT F, OF», noun. the firing or launching of a rocket …   Useful english dictionary

• lift off — verb depart from the ground The plane took off two hours late • Syn: ↑take off • Derivationally related forms: ↑liftoff, ↑takeoff (for: ↑take off) • …   Useful english dictionary

• lift-off — UK / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms lift off : singular lift off plural lift offs 1) the time when a space vehicle goes up from the ground into the air • Cultural note: NASA officials traditionally say we have lift off to announce… …   English dictionary

• lift-off — /ˈlɪft ɒf / (say lift of) noun Also, blast off. 1. the start of a rocket s flight from its launching pad. –adjective 2. removable by lifting: a lift off lid …  

• lift-off — noun the vertical take off of a spacecraft, rocket, etc …   English new terms dictionary

• ˈlift-ˌoff — noun [C/U] the time when a space vehicle goes up from the ground into the air …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

• lift — ► VERB 1) raise or be raised to a higher position or level. 2) pick up and move to a different position. 3) formally remove or end (a legal restriction, decision, etc.). 4) (lift off) (of an aircraft, spacecraft, etc.) take off, especially… …   English terms dictionary