26984 words

flights

21 definitions • 39 examples
1
a journey in an aircraft:

Examples:

I'll never forget my first flight.
How was your flight?
All flights to New York today are delayed because of bad weather.
My flight was cancelled.
2
an aircraft that is making a particular journey:

Examples:

Flight 474 to Buenos Aires is now boarding at Gate 9.
3
an occasion when something flies or moves through the air:

Examples:

in flight an eagle in flight
take flight Suddenly the whole flock of geese took flight (= started flying).
Modern missiles are so accurate because their flight is controlled by computer.
4
a group of birds, aircraft, etc. flying together:

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5
in cricket, the movement of the ball through the air when bowled (= thrown to the batter) by a slow bowler:

Examples:

He deceived the batsman with flight and dip and had him stumped.
6
(an act or example of) escape, running away, or avoiding something:

Examples:

flight from They lost all their possessions during their flight from the invading army.
7
to defeat someone and force them to run away:

Examples:

The rebels were put to flight by the small regiment.
8
(of a bird or an aircraft) to leave the ground and begin to fly:

Examples:

He was flapping his arms like a bird taking flight.
9
to run away or leave a place:

Examples:

The burglars took flight when the alarm sounded.
10
a set of steps or stairs, usually between two floors of a building:

Examples:

We live up three flights of stairs.
11
a number of different types of wine, beer, etc. for tasting:

Examples:

Wine bar patrons can sample flights of wine.
A wine flight is available to accompany the tasting menu at £ 35 per person.
12
in football, to kick or hit a ball so that it moves high through the air:

Examples:

Frost flighted a ball into the box for her teammate to score.
He flighted his free kick straight into the goalkeeper's arms.
flight something in Greggs flighted in a cross which Lewis fired over the bar.
13
in cricket, to throw the ball high in a way that makes it spin and change direction:

Examples:

Young spin bowlers are told to flight the ball and get it above the batsman's eyeline.
Patel, flighting the ball admirably, got the batsman out.
14
an aircraft trip, or the occasion of being a passenger in an aircraft:

Examples:

[ C ] We’ll be arriving home on Tuesday on flight 147.
[ C ] All flights out of Midway have been canceled because of bad weather.
[ C ] We had a smooth flight all the way.
15
Flight is also the act or process of flying:

Examples:

[ C ] We watched a flight of geese (= a group flying together).
[ U ] Some people think that too much money is spent on space flight.
16
escape from a particular situation, or the act of leaving:

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17
a set of stairs connecting one floor and the next in a building or other structure:

Examples:

We had to climb three flights of stairs.
18
a journey in an aircraft:

Examples:

You should leave now or you'll miss your flight.
a flight to/from sth She is booked on the 8 a.m. flight to New York.
long-haul/short-haul flights
19
a situation in which people or goods move quickly away from a place to escape a bad situation:

Examples:

He added that he didn't think there was a risk of flight of city employees.
20
people who are at the highest level in a job or business activity:

Examples:

With this movie he joined the top flight of Hollywood directors.
21
companies whose shares are worth the most money:

Examples:

Corporate news was dominated by firms outside the top flight.

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