Meaning of the word airlift in English
What does airlift mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
airlift
US /ˈer.lɪft/
UK /ˈeə.lɪft/
Noun
an act of transporting people or supplies by aircraft, typically in an emergency or when ground transport is impossible
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The injured were evacuated by airlift.
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A massive airlift operation delivered aid to the flood victims.
Verb
transport (people or supplies) by aircraft
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They had to airlift the supplies to the remote village.
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The critically ill patient was airlifted to a specialist hospital.