decollo

takeoff

noun deh-KOL-loh Rare

Origin: From decollare (to take off), from French décoller (to unstick).

Also means

launch

Usage Note

Decollo is the standard term for an aircraft taking off: il decollo è previsto alle dieci (takeoff is scheduled for ten o'clock). Figuratively it describes the rapid growth or launch of an economy or project: il decollo economico (economic takeoff). The opposite is atterraggio (landing).

Examples

"Il decollo è stato ritardato di un'ora."

Natural Translation

Takeoff was delayed by one hour.

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