Meaning of toga | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome.
2. Alternative spelling of Tonga, used until the mid 1940s.
   alt-of, alternative, dated
3. Initialism of takeoff / go-around (an engine thrust setting, usually the highest).
   abbreviation, alt-of, attributive, initialism, uncountable, usually
4. A loose wrap gown.
5. cap and gown; ceremonial gown or robe (worn by a graduate, lawyer, judge, professor etc.)
   Indonesia, Philippines

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Examples

“Or think of a decent young citizen in a toga - perhaps too much dice, you know - coming out here in the train of some prefect, or tax-gatherer, or trader even, to mend his fortunes.”

“If you encounter windshear on approach, apply TOGA power and rotate the nose up to just below the stickshaker activation threshold to maximize the aircraft's climb capability.”

CEFR level