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 /ˈeə.lɪft/
Noun
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.:
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The photograph shows injured Americans awaiting an airlift.
Verb
to move supplies or people by aircraft to or from a place that is difficult to reach because of a war, flood, etc.:
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There are plans to airlift food and medical supplies to the area.