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airlift

n.
C1 Advanced US //ˈɛɹˌɫɪft// UK //ˈeəlɪft// air·lift

n. a large amount of air travel, especially when many people or things are moved by plane at the same time. It is often used when a country needs to send or receive a lot of goods or people quickly.

n. a large-scale movement of people or goods by air, typically involving a significant number of aircraft. Often used in the context of international trade, military operations, or humanitarian aid.


SIMPLE

The country experienced a massive airlift of medical supplies.

CONTEXTUAL

After the flood destroyed the local roads, the government organized an airlift to deliver food and water to the stranded residents.

COMPLEX

The sudden increase in international demand for rare minerals led to a massive airlift of cargo planes departing from the regional hub every hour.

Synonyms
Origin

From air + lift; compare sealift.

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