lift off

US /ˈlɪft ɔf/
UK /ˈlɪft ɔf/
"lift off" picture
1.

взлет, старт

the action of a spacecraft, rocket, or helicopter leaving the ground

:
The space shuttle's lift-off was delayed due to bad weather.
Взлет космического челнока был отложен из-за плохой погоды.
We watched the helicopter's smooth lift-off from the helipad.
Мы наблюдали плавный взлет вертолета с вертолетной площадки.
1.

взлетать, стартовать

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

:
The rocket is scheduled to lift off at dawn.
Ракета должна взлететь на рассвете.
The drone began to lift off slowly from the ground.
Дрон начал медленно отрываться от земли.