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Take flight

To begin flying; to become airborne or aloft; to take off and fly

📖 Definitions of "Take flight"

verb
  1. 1

    To begin flying; to become airborne or aloft; to take off and fly

    "Though the bird is still young, in a day or two it will spread its wing and take flight for the first time."

  2. 2

    To flee

    "The criminals took flight as soon as they heard the sirens."

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