lift off

US /ˈlɪft ɔf/
UK /ˈlɪft ɔf/
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the action of a spacecraft, rocket, or helicopter leaving the ground

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The space shuttle's lift-off was delayed due to bad weather.
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We watched the helicopter's smooth lift-off from the helipad.
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for a spacecraft, rocket, or helicopter to leave the ground

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The rocket is scheduled to lift off at dawn.
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The drone began to lift off slowly from the ground.
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