Meaning
takeoff
- the moment an aircraft leaves the ground
- start or rapid growth of something
In a sentence
Il decollo è previsto alle otto.
Takeoff is scheduled for eight.
Quanto manca al decollo?
How long until takeoff?
Il decollo non è stato puntuale.
Takeoff was not on time.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| decollo | masculine · singular |
| decolli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Main travel meaning: plane takeoff.
- Also figurative: il decollo di un progetto.
- Often with ritardo, fase di, pista di.