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liftoff
noun 3
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4ADJ.
jordanesque
VERB + LIFTOFF
scheduled
LIFTOFF + NOUN
home, narration
PREP.
in
Definitions
noun
1
The point in the launch of a rocket or an aircraft where it leaves contact with the ground.
we have liftoff [in narration of launches]
2
The point at which a person or animal leaves the ground, as for example when jumping.
As she was on her approach to the hoop, taking that first Jordanesque liftoff step, her mouth guard fell floorward. Undeterred, she kept going up with the ball in her right hand.
3
The point of launching into success or action.
Ederson was booked and received lengthy treatment, meaning that Mac Allister had to wait and wait. His penalty, though, bristled with assurance. Liverpool had liftoff. The home crowd sensed that this was their moment.
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we have liftoff [in narration of launches]
Wiktionary02
As she was on her approach to the hoop, taking that first Jordanesque liftoff step, her mouth guard fell floorward. Undeterred, she kept going up with the ball in her right hand.
Wiktionary03
Ederson was booked and received lengthy treatment, meaning that Mac Allister had to wait and wait. His penalty, though, bristled with assurance. Liverpool had liftoff. The home crowd sensed that this
Wiktionary04
Webb is scheduled for liftoff at 7:20 am EST Saturday, Dec. 25.
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Martino needs to generate enough energy for the liftoff.
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