[take off] vt (14c) 1: remove "take your shoes off"
2. a: release "take the brake off" b: discontinue, withdraw "took off the morning train" c: to take or allow as a discount: deduct "took
10. percent off" d: to spend (a period of time) away from a usual occupation or activity "took two weeks off" 3 slang: rob ~ vi 1: to take away: detract
2. a: to start off or away: set out, depart b (1): to branch off (as from a main stream or stem) (2): to take a point of origin c: to begin a leap or spring d: to leave the surface: begin flight e: to embark on rapid activity, development, or growth f: to spring into wide use or popularity