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| take off |
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1. transitive verb have break from work: to spend a particular amount of time not working
  I took a day off for the wedding.
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2. transitive verb remove garment: to remove something you are wearing
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3. transitive verb U.S. release something: to remove the restraining effect of something
Take the brake off.
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4. transitive verb stop something operating: to end the operation of something
took off regular boats to the island
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5. transitive verb mathematics deduct amount: to deduct an amount from a price or sum
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6. intransitive verb aviation begin flying: to leave the ground and begin flying
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7. intransitive verb sports jump: to leave the ground at the beginning of a jump
took off from the diving board
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8. intransitive verb depart: to leave, especially in a hurry or on short notice
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informal
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9. intransitive verb succeed: to begin suddenly to be very successful or popular
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informal
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