take-off
Synonyms
take-off
n.
*A burlesque
cartoon, comedy, caricature, satire; see imitation 1, parody, ridicule.
The act of leaving the ground
ascent, upward flight, fly-off, climb, rise, hop, jump, vertical takeoff; see also departure 1, rise 1.
Antonyms dive*, descent*, tailspin landing.
take off
Synonyms
take off
v.
To undress
strip, divest, expose; see undress.
To deduct
lessen, subtract, take away; see decrease 2.
*To mock
satirize, mimic, burlesque; see parody, ridicule.
To leave the earth
blast off, ascend, soar; see fly 1, 4, rise 1.
*To depart
go away, split*, shove off*; see leave 1.