decolagem
1. The moment when a spacecraft or rocket leaves the ground and begins its flight into space
The blastoff of the space shuttle was delayed due to weather conditions.
A decolagem do ônibus espacial foi adiada devido às condições climáticas.
2. A sudden, forceful, or rapid start or beginning of something
The new startup had a successful blastoff in the market.
A nova startup teve uma decolagem bem-sucedida no mercado.
The term 'blastoff' is predominantly used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States where NASA missions are followed closely. In Brazil, the Portuguese equivalent 'decolagem' is used for both aircraft and spacecraft launches. The word reflects American space exploration culture and gained popularity following the Space Race era of the 1960s-70s.
NYC Slang
lift-off, getting off the ground
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