Meaning of the word high-flying in English
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high-flying
US /ˌhaɪˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˌhaɪˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
Adjective
1.
very successful
Example:
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She is a high-flying executive in a multinational company.
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The company has a reputation for its high-flying projects.
2.
flying at a great height
Example:
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We saw a high-flying eagle circling above the mountains.
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The pilot reported a high-flying unidentified object.
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