liftoff
pronunciation
How to pronounce liftoff in British English:
UK ['lɪftˌɒf]
How to pronounce liftoff in American English:
US ['lɪftˌɒf]
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- Noun:
- the initial ascent of a rocket from its launching pad
Word Origin
- liftoff (n.)
- also lift-off, "vertical take-off of a rocket, etc.," 1956, American English, from lift (v.) + off.
Example
- 1. And , indeed , it was nearly three hours on the tarmac before liftoff .
- 2. He explains that 2005 was the " liftoff " year for ipod sales , and for the installed base to grow beyond that would require a " massive " sales surge which is not happening .
- 3. But what exactly will the throngs of onlookers see at liftoff ?
- 4. The rocket failed shortly after liftoff .
- 5. Liftoff time will be 1:36 a.m. tuesday .