lift off• Thousands of people had gathered at Cape Canaveral to watch the rocket lift off.• There was a burst of flame as the rocket lifted off into the sky.
Related topics: Space
ˈlift-off noun [countableC, uncountableU] TTSthe moment when a vehicle that is about to travel in space leaves the ground 〔太空船的〕升空,发射,起飞 → take-off
lift-off• Lift-off is set for 10:55 a.m.• I did a quick equipment check, like an astronaut preparing for lift-off.