lift off

US /ˈlɪft ɔf/
UK /ˈlɪft ɔf/
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decolagem, lançamento

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.
A decolagem do ônibus espacial foi atrasada devido ao mau tempo.
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We watched the helicopter's smooth lift-off from the helipad.
Observamos a suave decolagem do helicóptero do heliporto.
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decolar, lançar

for a spacecraft, rocket, or helicopter to leave the ground

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The rocket is scheduled to lift off at dawn.
O foguete está programado para decolar ao amanhecer.
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The drone began to lift off slowly from the ground.
O drone começou a decolar lentamente do chão.
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