toga

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

Equivalents

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