Words similar to takeoff

Example sentences for: takeoff

How can you use “takeoff” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

KSM told them to watch the cabin doors at takeoff and landing, to observe whether the captain went to the lavatory during the flight, and to note whether the flight attendants brought food into the cockpit.
A few days before that, architect Kevin Uliassi aborted his flight after his balloon blew a hole during takeoff.
"It was to have been Hillary's triumph, her consecration as the superstar of the first ladies, her takeoff point for the New York seat in the United States Senate," the paper said.
The Learjet carrying him and five others lost contact with air-traffic controllers shortly after takeoff from Orlando, Fla.
At 8:41, the flight crew reported having "heard a suspicious transmission" from another aircraft shortly after takeoff,"like someone keyed the mike and said everyone stay in your seats."