Name: 4 meanings of ‘take off’ #shorts
Uploaded: 2025-03-05T11:00:51.000Z
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Modal verbs - A2

The phrasal verb take off can have a few different meanings.

Let's take this off and talk about four of them.

The imperative

Take off, take off, take off, take off, take off, take off.

First, take off can mean to remove something, like a piece of clothing.

Oof, it's hot in here, don't you want to take off your coats?

Second, take off can mean to start to become successful.

I really think my photography business is going to take off!

Third, take off can mean to spend time away from work, like on a holiday.

Lastly, take off can mean to suddenly leave somewhere, anyway, I'm going to take off now!

How many more meanings of take off do you know?