blast off
Leave the pad
Blast off is the moment a rocket launches, leaving the ground with explosive force: We watched the shuttle blast off at dawn.
The noun blastoff names this event.
Figuratively, to blast off is to depart energetically or begin something with intensity: Let's blast off—we're already late.
Moment of ascent
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- countdownBackward enumeration to zero
- thrustForceful forward motion
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
rocket · engine · booster · trajectory · escape velocity · velocity · fuel · nozzle
Curved celestial path
- astronautSpacecraft crew member
- cosmonautRussian orbital traveler
- mission controlEarth-based space operations hub
- spacewalkVenturing outside a spacecraft
interstellar · gravity · satellite · docking · reentry · cosmos · galaxy · moon
Opening play in football
- startTo set going
- launchSet into motion
- commencementAct of starting
- debutFirst public appearance
initiation · onset · genesis · dawn · departure · embarkation · inaugural · outset
Surge of intense excitement
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
- rushQuick sudden movement
adrenaline · wonder · amazement · adventure · energy · enthusiasm · elation · fervor
liftoff
Moment of ascent
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- countdownBackward enumeration to zero
- thrustForceful forward motion
propulsion · rocket · engine · booster · trajectory · escape velocity · velocity · fuel · nozzle · burn
orbit
Curved celestial path
- astronautSpacecraft crew member
- cosmonautRussian orbital traveler
- mission controlEarth-based space operations hub
spacewalk · interstellar · gravity · satellite · docking · reentry · cosmos · galaxy · moon · Mars
kickoff
Opening play in football
- startTo set going
- launchSet into motion
- commencementAct of starting
debut · initiation · onset · genesis · dawn · departure · embarkation · inaugural · outset · new chapter
thrill
Surge of intense excitement
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
rush · adrenaline · wonder · amazement · adventure · energy · enthusiasm · elation · fervor · spectacle
- space termsmoon, star, planet, rocket, satellite
- spaceflightlaunch, astronaut, spacecraft, liftoff, orbit
- Starting upignition, kickstart, jump start, boot up, power on
- Rocket Launchesliftoff, countdown, launch pad, ignition, launch window
- spacespace, sun, moon, stars, star
- launcheslaunch, launched, rocket launch, satellite launch, space launch
blast offland
Earth's solid surface
touch down · touchdown · landing · splashdown · reentry
blast offmission complete
Goal fully achieved
return · recovery · homecoming · arrival · conclusion
blast offwind down
Gradually relax or conclude
shut down · power down · fizzle out · grind to a halt · abort