blastoffperiod

noun
UK /ˈblɑːstɒfˌpɪəriəd/
US /ˈblæstɔfˌpɪriəd/

The blastoff period is the time when a rocket leaves the ground and goes up into the sky.

Everyone counted down to the blastoff period and cheered when the rocket flew up.

SYNONYMS

launch timeliftofftakeoffascent

RELATED WORDS

rocketcountdownspacecraftmission

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The short stretch of time right when a big project or event gets started.

The blastoff period of the new school year is always exciting.

3. The moment a firework or flare shoots up into the air.

We watched the blastoff period of the fireworks from the park.

4. A burst of fast growth or activity at the beginning of something.

The company had a blastoff period of sales in its first month.