Conjugation

Take off

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Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

    Only take changes; off stays the same: took off, taken off.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't take off, he doesn't take off.

    1. I / you / we / they take off
    2. he / she / it takes off

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am taking off
    2. you / we / they are taking off
    3. he / she / it is taking off

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't take off.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they took off

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to take off
    2. you / we / they are going to take off
    3. he / she / it is going to take off

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't take off.

    1. (you) take off
    2. let's take off