taking-off
Noun
Meaning
Removal; murder. See To take off (c), under Take, v. t.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAlternative names
taking off
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Examples
After an oft-delayed two-year procurement process, NyxAir begun its operation on the Tallinn-Kuressaare route on Monday, December 21, taking off from the capital of Saaremaa in the early morning.
A Grumman TBF torpedo bomber taking off with the aid of 330 horsepower jet-assisted unit in about half the normal run.
A naval helicopter taking off from an RSN frigate flight deck to conduct anti-submarine operations during Exercise RIMPAC in Hawaii.
A scenario is a VFR pilot taking off in VMC conditions, but encountering deteriorating visibility while en route.
Another issue was the very small ground clearance when attached to the Handley Page Victor, and Victor aircrews were especially aware of the dangers when taking off.
A little over an hour after taking off from Kansas City, one of the Fokker Trimotor 's wings separated in flight.