AIRLIFT


Meaning of AIRLIFT in English

/ ˈeəlɪft; NAmE ˈerl-/ noun , verb

■ noun

an operation to take people, soldiers, food, etc. to or from an area by plane, especially in an emergency or when roads are closed or dangerous

■ verb

[ vn ] to take sb/sth to or from an area by plane, especially in an emergency or when roads are closed or dangerous :

Two casualties were airlifted to safety .

—compare sealift

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