Word
airlifted
Phoneticsair·lift·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɛɹˌɫɪftɪd/
UK/ˈeəlɪftɪd/
Definition
v. to move people or supplies by plane or helicopter, usually in an emergency. You use it when roads are blocked or help must arrive fast.
v. past participle of 'airlift'; to transport people or supplies by aircraft, especially when ground access is blocked or speed is critical.
Examples
“They airlift food to villages after the flood.”
“After the earthquake blocked all roads, doctors and medicine were airlifted to the mountain town.”
“When the storm cut off the island's only bridge, emergency crews airlifted generators and medical teams through the night.”
Examples
simple
“They airlift food to villages after the flood.”
contextual
“After the earthquake blocked all roads, doctors and medicine were airlifted to the mountain town.”
complex
“When the storm cut off the island's only bridge, emergency crews airlifted generators and medical teams through the night.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “airlifted” in context.
Verb
01. airlifted from area
“Residents were airlifted from the area before the storm arrived.”
verb + prep + noun
02. airlifted to hospital
“He was airlifted to hospital within twenty minutes of the crash.”
verb + prep + noun
03. airlifted to safety
“The family was airlifted to safety during the flood.”
verb + prep + noun
04. be airlifted
“The hikers were airlifted by helicopter after getting lost.”
aux + verb
05. get airlifted
“She got airlifted to hospital after breaking her leg.”
verb + verb
Noun
06. airlifted aid
“The airlifted aid reached the isolated mountain town.”
participle + noun
07. airlifted patient
“The airlifted patient recovered quickly in hospital.”
participle + noun
08. airlifted survivor
“The airlifted survivors received emergency care at the camp.”
participle + noun
09. be airlifted by helicopter
“The injured driver was airlifted by helicopter to the city.”
10. be airlifted from flood zone
“Hundreds of people were airlifted from the flood zone.”
11. be airlifted to safety
“The tourists were airlifted to safety when the storm hit.”
12. be urgently airlifted to hospital
“He was urgently airlifted to hospital after the skiing accident.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Real-World Examples
“Two people were airlifted to hospital but no-one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.” “She told reporters that two people – including the driver – were critically injured and airlifted to the University hospital in Lille.” “According to Rai News, Olmetto was brought to the surface just after 6pm CET and stabilised by medical staff before being airlifted to hospital.” “The victim was airlifted to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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