takeoff

decollo

Momento in cui un aereo si stacca dal suolo e comincia a volare.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Contrari: landing

Espressioni comuni: before takeoff, smooth takeoff, ready for takeoff

decollo, stacco

L’atto di alzarsi dal suolo, per esempio quando si vola o si salta.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: launch

Contrari: landing

Espressioni comuni: rocket takeoff, takeoff point, powerful takeoff

parodia

Imitazione divertente di una persona o di un’opera che la fa apparire ridicola.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: takeoff on someone/something (The sketch was a takeoff on a famous chef.)

Sinonimi: parody, spoof, send-up

Espressioni comuni: a funny takeoff, takeoff on something, comic takeoff