lift off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Synonym of take off (leave the ground and begin flight).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To lift something physically off the ground, or off something else.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lift off” mean?
Synonym of take off (leave the ground and begin flight).
Is “lift off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.