Synonyms for take-off

noun

1. *A burlesque

   cartoon, comedy, caricature, satire; see imitation 1, parody, ridicule.

2. 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.

verb

1. To undress

   strip, divest, expose; see undress.

2. To deduct

   lessen, subtract, take away; see decrease 2.

3. *To mock

   satirize, mimic, burlesque; see parody, ridicule.

4. To leave the earth

   blast off, ascend, soar; see fly 1, 4, rise 1.

5. *To depart

   go away, split*, shove off*; see leave 1.