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Definitions for Liftoff

[1] Aeronautics , Rocketry . the action of an aircraft in becoming airborne or of a rocket in rising from its launching site under its own power. the instant when such action occurs.
[2] Informal . the launching or commencement of a project, plan, etc.: The liftoff of the sales campaign will be next month.
[3] that removes by lifting off; capable of being lifted off: a liftoff correction tape for typewriters; magnetized, liftoff nameplates.
[4] the initial movement or ascent of a rocket from its launch pad
[5] the instant at which this occurs
[6] (intr, adverb) (of a rocket) to leave its launch pad

Words related to Liftoff

shot

Words nearby Liftoff

liftboy, lifter, liftgate, lifting body, lifting sail, liftoff, lig, lig snail, ligament, ligament of head of femur, ligamentopexis

Origin of Liftoff

First recorded in 1955–60; noun, adj. use of verb phrase lift off

Synonyms for Liftoff

shot, blast-off, rocket firing, rocket ignition, take-off