noun Etymology: French, from Middle French, from sortir to go out, leave Date: 1778 a sudden issuing of troops from a defensive position against the enemy, one mission or attack by a single plane, 3. foray , raid , excursion , expedition , ~ intransitive verb
SORTIE
Meaning of SORTIE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012