Phrasal Verb - to take off

Vicky B

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Phrasal verb:  to take off  [intransitive verb - no object]

 

1) To start to fly (for an aircraft):

Example: "The plane took off at 10 am."




2) To become successful or popular very quickly:

Example: "His new business really took off after the launch."

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