take off

(noun) a departure; especially of airplanes. Synonyms: takeoff.

(noun) the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne. Synonyms: takeoff.

(noun) a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way. Synonyms: parody, lampoon, spoof, sendup, mockery, takeoff, burlesque, travesty, charade, pasquinade, put-on.

(noun) humorous or satirical mimicry. Synonyms: parody, mockery, takeoff.

(verb) leave. Synonyms: depart, part, start, start out, set forth, set off, set out, take off. Example: "The family took off for florida."

(verb) take away or remove. Synonyms: take off. Example: "Take that weight off me!."

(verb) depart from the ground. Synonyms: take off, lift off. Example: "The plane took off two hours late."

(verb) take time off from work; stop working temporarily. Synonyms: take off, take time off.

(verb) mimic or imitate in an amusing or satirical manner. Synonyms: take off. Example: "This song takes off from a famous aria."

(verb) remove clothes. Synonyms: take off. Example: "Take off your shirt--it's very hot in here."

(verb) get started or set in motion, used figuratively. Synonyms: get off the ground, take off. Example: "The project took a long time to get off the ground."

(verb) prove fatal. Synonyms: take off. Example: "The disease took off."

(verb) make a subtraction. Synonyms: subtract, deduct, take off. Example: "Subtract this amount from my paycheck."