lift off
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle off
Meanings
(of a rocket or aircraft)Leave the ground
Why “off”? Someone or something leaves a starting point. An action or event can also begin.
“The rocket lifted off at noon.”
“The rescue helicopter lifted off.”
Don't confuse with
Lift off means leave the ground. Lift up means raise something with force.
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lift up
A contrast learners often mix up
Raise something with force
blast off
Same off pattern: departure
Launch into the sky with great force
clear off
Same off pattern: departure
Leave a place quickly, often when told to; Remove items from a surface; Pay a debt completely
dash off
Same off pattern: departure
Leave in a great hurry
drive off
Same off pattern: departure
Leave by car; Force back by attacking
drop off
Same off pattern: departure
Take and leave someone or something at a location; Fall asleep, often unintentionally; Decrease in number, level or amount; Detach and fall away from something
fire off
Same off pattern: departure
Send a message quickly and forcefully
get off
Same off pattern: departure
Leave a bus, train or plane; Finish work for the day; Escape punishment
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