take off

Example Use of Phrasal Verb “take off”:

Kai: “The plane will take off soon.”
Blake: “I hope it’s a smooth flight.”

Phrasal Verb: Take Off

“Take off” has several common meanings:

1. To remove clothing:
Example: I take off my shoes when I enter the house.
2. For an aircraft to leave the ground:
Example: The plane will take off in five minutes.
3. To leave quickly.
Example: I have to take off now.
4. To become successful or popular quickly:
Example: His career took off after the movie.
5. To take time off from work:
Example: I’m going to take a day off.

Example Sentences for Present Simple for TAKE OFF

I take off my hat when I go inside.
You take off your coat when it’s warm.
The plane takes off on time.
We take off early on Fridays.
You take off your shoes before entering.
They take off running.

Example Sentences for Past Simple for TOOK OFF

I took off my jacket.
You took off your watch.
The plane took off smoothly.
We took off for the airport.
You took off running.
They took off in a hurry.

Example Sentences for Future Simple for WILL TAKE OFF

I will take off my boots when I get home.
You will take off your scarf.
The plane will take off at noon.
We will take off for the weekend.
You will take off some time from work.
They will take off early tomorrow.

Example Sentences for Present Continuous for TAKING OFF

I am taking off my sweater.
You are taking off your jewelry.
The plane is taking off now.
We are taking off for our trip.
You are taking off work for the day.
They are taking off their coats.

Example SentExample Sentences for Past Continuous for TAKING OFF

I was taking off my shoes when the phone rang.
You were taking off your gloves.
The plane was taking off when the turbulence started.
We were taking off for our vacation.
You were taking off work.
They were taking off their hats.

Example Sentences for Future Continuous for TAKING OFF

I will be taking off my makeup before bed.
You will be taking off your clothes.
The plane will be taking off in a few minutes.
We will be taking off for our journey.
You will be taking off the rest of the week.
They will be taking off their uniforms.

Example Sentences for Present Perfect for HAVE TAKEN OFF

I have taken off my glasses.
You have taken off your jewelry.
The plane has taken off already.
We have taken off early.
You have taken off some time.
They have taken off their shoes.

Example Sentences for Past Perfect for HAD TAKEN OFF

I had taken off my coat before entering the warm room.
You had taken off your watch.
The plane had taken off before we arrived.
We had taken off for the trip.
You had taken off work.
They had taken off their jackets.

Example Sentences for Future Perfect for WILL HAVE TAKEN OFF

I will have taken off my shoes by the time I reach my room.
You will have taken off your accessories.
The plane will have taken off by the time we arrive at the gate.
We will have taken off for the destination.
You will have taken off the rest of the day.
They will have taken off their work clothes.