noun
liftoff
Liftoff (noun) means the moment a rocket or aircraft leaves the ground at launch. Example: “Mission control counted down to liftoff.”
noun
1
The moment a rocket or aircraft leaves the ground at launch.
"Mission control counted down to liftoff."
"The rocket experienced a smooth liftoff at dawn."
2
The point at which someone or something begins to succeed or take off.
"The startup finally achieved liftoff after years of struggle."
How to use liftoff
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe exact moment something launches upward — literally a rocket, or figuratively a project taking off.
Common pairings
countdown to liftoff
achieve liftoff
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Word forms
- Plural
- liftoffs
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Etymology
Formed from the phrasal verb "lift off," describing the instant a vehicle leaves the ground.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “liftoff” mean?
The word “liftoff” means the moment a rocket or aircraft leaves the ground at launch. In plain terms, the exact moment something launches upward — literally a rocket, or figuratively a project taking off.
How do you use “liftoff” in a sentence?
Here is “liftoff” used in a sentence: “Mission control counted down to liftoff.”
What is another word for “liftoff”?
Words with a similar meaning to “liftoff” include takeoff.
What is the opposite of “liftoff”?
The opposite of “liftoff” — its antonyms — are touchdown and splashdown.
What part of speech is “liftoff”?
“Liftoff” is a noun.
How many meanings does “liftoff” have?
“Liftoff” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the moment a rocket or aircraft leaves the ground at launch.
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