take off

Verb
  1. Leave (synset 202018017)
    "The family took off for Florida"
    is a type of: go away, go forth, leave - go away from a place
    subtypes:
    same as: depart, part, set forth, set off, set out, start, start out
  2. Take away or remove (synset 200179205)
    "Take that weight off me!"
    is a type of: remove, take, take away, withdraw - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
    subtypes:
  3. Depart from the ground (synset 202018405)
    "The plane took off two hours late"
    is a type of: depart, part, set forth, set off, set out, start, start out, take off - leave
    same as: lift off
  4. Take time off from work;
    Stop working temporarily (synset 202417080)
    is a type of: break up, cut off, disrupt, interrupt - make a break in
    same as: take time off
  5. Mimic or imitate in an amusing or satirical manner (synset 201747194)
    "This song takes off from a famous aria"
    is a type of: copy, imitate, simulate - reproduce someone's behavior or looks
  6. Remove clothes (synset 200050171)
    "take off your shirt--it's very hot in here"
    is a type of: discase, disrobe, peel, strip, strip down, uncase, unclothe, undress - get undressed
    subtypes:
  7. Get started or set in motion, used figuratively (synset 201868424)
    "the project took a long time to get off the ground"
    is a type of: get going, go, start - begin or set in motion
    same as: get off the ground
  8. Prove fatal (synset 201329005)
    "The disease took off"
    is a type of: kill - cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
  9. Make a subtraction (synset 200642914)
    "subtract this amount from my paycheck"
    referred to in: arithmetic - the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
    is a type of: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out - make a mathematical calculation or computation
    subtypes: carry back - deduct a loss or an unused credit from taxable income for a prior period
    same as: deduct, subtract

Other Searches