Cryptic crossword clue
Leave one’s pad, having to use the stairs? 4-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 3 letter word LIFT OFF

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does LIFT OFF mean?

LIFT OFF noun
  1. The point in the launch of a rocket or an aircraft where it leaves contact with the ground.
  2. The point at which a person or animal leaves the ground, as for example when jumping.

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