takeoff

nounfemininetécnico/dɨʃ.ku.ˈla.ʒɐ̃j̃/medium

des·co·la·gem

Definition

The action or moment when an aircraft becomes airborne, separating from the ground.

The plane's takeoff was delayed due to fog.

The pilot performed a perfect takeoff.

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Common collocations

takeoff phasetakeoff runwaytakeoff clearance

Do francês 'décollage', de 'décoller' (descolar).