What is the difference betwen "take off" and "lift off" when talking about aircraft?
I watched a video talking about aircraft and it had the words "take off" and "lift off." What is the difference between them?

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Liftoff usually refers to a takeoff that is vertical.

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They both can be used. I think Americans use take off and British use lift off. However, both would be understood in the US.

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