takeoff

Start, Abheben

Der Moment, in dem ein Flugzeug den Boden verlässt und zu fliegen beginnt.

In einfachem Englisch: The moment when a plane leaves the ground and starts flying.

• Please sit down before takeoff.
• Our takeoff was delayed by heavy rain.
• The pilot made a smooth takeoff.

Gegenteile: landing

Häufige Wendungen: before takeoff, smooth takeoff, ready for takeoff

Abheben, Absprung

Das Verlassen des Bodens und Aufsteigen in die Luft, etwa beim Fliegen oder Springen.

In einfachem Englisch: The act of rising from the ground into the air, including when flying or jumping.

• The rocket’s takeoff shook the ground.
• The bird spread its wings before takeoff.
• A powerful takeoff helped the athlete clear the bar.

Synonyme: launch

Gegenteile: landing

Häufige Wendungen: rocket takeoff, takeoff point, powerful takeoff

Parodie

Eine lustige Nachahmung einer Person oder eines Werks, die das Vorbild lächerlich erscheinen lässt.

In einfachem Englisch: A funny imitation of a person or work that makes it seem silly.

• The film is a takeoff on spy thrillers.
• Her takeoff on the mayor made everyone laugh.
• They performed several takeoffs on popular songs.

So benutzt man es: takeoff on someone/something (The sketch was a takeoff on a famous chef.)

Synonyme: parody, spoof, send-up

Häufige Wendungen: a funny takeoff, takeoff on something, comic takeoff