" Took off" is commonly used to refer to someone or something that suddenly departs from a place. There are several synonyms for the phrase "took off." Some of these include "Departed," "Fled," "Bolted," "Ran away," "Fled the scene," "Started," "Lifted off," "Took flight," "Flew away," "Set off," "Went away," "Exited," and "Left abruptly." All of these synonyms can be used in different contexts, depending on what is being referred to. The choice of which synonym to use is made based on the tone, emphasis, and mood of the sentence, as well as the situation.