Take off

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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To intentionally miss or be away from work for a specific period

Example sentence
I’m going to take off a few days next week so I can visit my family.
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take off work

take a day off

take time off

take the week off

take off for vacation

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She took off a week.✅ (Correct)

She took a week off.✅ (Correct)

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To deduct or reduce

Example sentence
The manager took 20% off the bill.
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take off 20%

take money off

take points off

take time off the clock

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They took off ten dollars from the total. ✅ (Correct)

They took ten dollars off from the total. ✅ (Correct)

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To become successful quickly

Example sentence
His career took off after the award.
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business took off

career took off

song took off

app took off

suddenly took off

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His career took off after the award. ✅ (Correct) ✅

His career took after the award off. ❌ (Incorrect)

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Definition

A plane departing

Example sentence
Our plane took off despite the rain.
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plane takes off

flight took off

take off from the airport

safely take off

delayed take off

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The plane took off smoothly.✅ (Correct)

The plane took smoothly off.❌ (Incorrect

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Definition

To leave a place (informal)

Example sentence
It’s getting late, I need to take off.
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take off early

take off after dinner

take off now

I should take off

suddenly take off

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He took early off.❌(Incorrect)

Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To remove clothing

Example sentence
Take off your coat and stay awhile.
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take off your shoes

take off your jacket

take off his shirt

take off my glasses

take off your hat

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She took off her hat. ✅

She took her hat off. ✅