How to Use takeoff in a Sentence

takeoff

1 of 2 noun
  • All the high jumpers had flawless takeoffs.
  • Air Force One, you're ready for takeoff.
  • Please remain seated during takeoff.
  • Here are three easy ways to check how full a flight is before takeoff.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Dec. 2020
  • The pilots were able to abort takeoff.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
  • With the planes ready for takeoff, there’s still plenty more to do.
    — The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Gotta go - getting ready for takeoff.
    — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
  • They will be stacked there until it’s moved to a launch pad ahead of takeoff.
    — Mike Brest, Washington Examiner, 25 Nov. 2020
  • Prepare to pay less for takeoff.
    — Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The plane crashed in a field just after takeoff, the patrol says.
    — Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 8 May 2022
  • After takeoff, her plane began to climb in a left turn.
    — Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 25 Aug. 2025
  • The private jet did not have takeoff clearance in that case.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • He was killed when his plane crashed on takeoff for his 36th mission.
    — Evan Casey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 May 2021
  • This is announced ahead of takeoff and landing.
    — Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
  • After takeoff, the plane banked right, ripping through the air on the tip of its wing.
    — Michael Cabanatuan, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Oct. 2021
  • Distance is simply how far the point of takeoff is from the basket.
    — Justin Barber, The Conversation, 18 Feb. 2022
  • Pilots canceled takeoff and stopped the plane.
    — Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 9 May 2026
  • The pilots acted quickly to abort the takeoff and avert a crash.
    — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
  • The singer got ready for takeoff on a private plane while wearing a mini dress and pantaboots.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2022
  • The person was struck by the plane during takeoff at high speed, Duffy said.
    — Jeffrey Cook, ABC News, 9 May 2026
  • After takeoff, the man claimed both armrests on the middle seat.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2020
  • Pair it with white sneakers for a sporty look, and your airplane outfit is ready for takeoff.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2024
  • Pair it with white sneakers for a sporty look, and your airplane outfit is ready for takeoff.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Get in the habit before takeoff to look for anything that can fly, fall or sail, and secure it.
    — Josh Max, Forbes, 3 May 2023
  • That is, the knee bends and extends once when the foot first touches down, then again just before takeoff.
    — Katrina Miller, WIRED, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Crashing a souped up Dodge out of the nose of a cargo plane during takeoff?
    — Chris Lee, Vulture, 23 June 2021
  • The ministry said that an engine fire during takeoff was the likely cause of the crash.
    — Jim Heintz and Hanna Arhirova, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2024
  • It can be used while sitting on the launchpad or even in the first few minutes after takeoff.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The flight is not the only one to backtrack after takeoff in recent months.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
  • During takeoff, Oyebode tried to pull the craft up at too steep of an angle.
    — CBS News, 10 Oct. 2022

take off

2 of 2 verb
  • I can only stay for a few minutes, and then I'll need to take off again.
  • This male has took off with her.
    — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
  • From there, things start to take off.
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 1 May 2026
  • The idea took a minute to take off.
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
  • But his idea took off just the same.
    — David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
  • That's my hot take and take off your wet sports bra.
    — Outside Online, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Then to see the whole team take off from there was great.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • And then had good feel, knew when to take off with his feet.
    — Grace Raynor, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Here’s what caused prices to take off, and what could come next.
    — Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 1 June 2022
  • Unitas took off for the goal line.
    — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2026
  • This thing has taken off like crazy.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Has taken off and gone through the roof.
    — Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Many had taken off work to be there.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
  • The score was taken off the board.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The driver took off and is still on the run.
    — Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Or wondered how street style trends take off?
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Or wondered how street style trends take off?
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
  • He was told to take off his tie and his jacket.
    — Bill Gurley, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
  • No flights were allowed to take off or land.
    — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
  • So, why didn’t this take off worldwide?
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Last quarter was so strong that the stock took off.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
  • And from there, things started to take off.
    — Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The wipes don’t just take off your makeup, though.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Now is the time to align your team before the year takes off.
    — Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Unlike many birds, loons are not built to take off from land.
    — Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The world of pheromone cologne has taken off in the last two years.
    — Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
  • One such project is an airport that sees very few planes land or take off.
    — Neil Devotta, The Conversation, 18 July 2022
  • Or take off the chill with a bowl of creamy chicken-and-dumpling soup.
    — Cindy Hirschfeld, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2023
  • The new nonstop flight will take off in May.
    — Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Wear clothes that are loose-fitting and easy to take off and put back on.
    — Scott Sundick, Verywell Health, 3 June 2024

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