In this post we are going to learn Phrasal Verbs ‘Take off’ the phrasal verb ‘Take off’ is a vary versatile phrasal verb, with seven different meanings.
- How to Conjugate ‘Take off’
- Infinitive : to take off
- Present Participle : taking off
- Past Tense : took off
- Pas Participle : taken off
Take off # 1
One of the most common uses of ‘take off’ is at airports, when the plane leaves the ground.
In this usage, the phrasal verb is not separable.
- ” What time dose the plane take off?”
- “If you look over there, you can see the planes taking off.
Take off # 2
- The other common use of ‘Take off’ is for removal of clothing.
- In this usage, the phrasal verb is separable.
- ” Oh, this shirt is ridiculous, can you please take off?”
- ” Today very warm so I took my jacket off”.
Take off # 3
- Take off can also mean to suddenly depart.
- In this usage, the phrasal verb is not separable.
- ” I’m going to take off, see you next day.”
- ” I’m just took off after breakfast.”
Take off # 4
- Take off is also used when you don’t go to work.
- In this usage, the phrasal verb is separable.
- ” I’m going to take a holiday off.”
- ” Today is my appointment so, can I take one day off.”
Take off # 5
- Take off is also used to indicate a great success.
- In this usage, the phrasal verb is not separable.
- ” Last year this company was amazing- the business really took off!”
- ” His career has been taking off now.”
Take off # 6
- Another usage of take off is when we imitate someone.
- In this usage, the phrasal verb is not separable.
- ” She can take off Margaret Thatcher really well sounds just like her.”
- ” Professional mimics are expected to be able to take off several famous people.”
Take off # 7
- The last usage of take off is when a service is with drawn.
- In this usage, the phrasal verb is not separable.
- ” This program was taken off the television.”
- ” He was really sad because his show was taken off.”
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