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 /ˈer.lɪft/

Noun

1.

an operation organized to move supplies or people by aircraft to or from a place that is difficult to reach because of war, a flood, etc.:

Example:
The photograph shows injured Americans awaiting an airlift.

Verb

1.

to move supplies or people by aircraft to or from a place that is difficult to reach because of a war, flood, etc.:

Example:
There are plans to airlift food and medical supplies to the area.
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