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liftoff

/ˈlɪftɒf/ noun · British & US
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What does liftoff mean?

noun

The act of a vehicle, especially a rocket, leaving the ground and rising into the air. The moment when a spacecraft or aircraft begins to rise into the air.

Example

"The liftoff of the shuttle was a smooth one, with no signs of trouble."

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