| He was wet through so took off most of his clothes and emptied his pockets, to let everything dry off. |
| Once on the street, Tim put the car into first, and deliberately vroomed the engine as he took off, feeling the slight push back into his seat. |
| Theo took off his pack and was spreadeagled on a steep, bare rockface before he realised that there was no purchase. |
| He jumped, spun clear around in mid-air and took off running in the other direction, squealing in protest and fright. |
| Before the Wrights took off in the Flyer, they had gained experience with unpowered gliders, following the example of other pioneering aviators. |
| I brought Russet back in, stamped my feet on the rug, and took off his leash. |
