ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: off (III) + take (after take off, v.)
1. : the act of taking off: as
a. : the taking off or purchase of goods
b. : the amount of goods purchased during a given period
2. : a channel or passage for taking or leading off (as a liquid or gas)
offtake of a distilling flask