起飞qǐfēi 1.(飞机、火箭等)开始飞行。{(of aircraft; rocket; etc.) take off} 2.〈比喻fig.〉事业开始上升、发展{(of an undertaking) get off to a good start; take off}: 经济～{economic takeoff}|这个厂所以能～,主要靠科学管理。{This factory was able to get off to a good start mainly by sound management.}