Airlift
verb
To transport people or goods by aircraft, especially in a situation where normal transport is not possible.
The organization organized an airlift to deliver supplies to the earthquake victims.

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Neutral
airlift operation, humanitarian airlift, airlift delivery
noun
The action of moving troops or supplies by air, particularly in a combat or operational scenario.
The airlift was a critical element in the military's strategy to deploy forces quickly.

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Formal
strategic airlift, emergency airlift, military airlift
verb
To transport people or goods by aircraft, especially in a situation where normal transport is not possible.
The organization organized an airlift to deliver supplies to the earthquake victims.

Usage tips
Neutral
airlift operation, humanitarian airlift, airlift delivery
noun
The action of moving troops or supplies by air, particularly in a combat or operational scenario.
The airlift was a critical element in the military's strategy to deploy forces quickly.

Usage tips
Formal
strategic airlift, emergency airlift, military airlift
Definition 1 of 2

Contextual Usage
Consider the emergency situation when using 'airlift' to emphasize the urgency.
The airlift response was crucial in the disaster response.
Nuance of Meaning
Understand that 'airlift' implies a sense of speed and necessity, often used in critical contexts.
An airlift was necessary to supply the remote village.
Formality Level
Use 'airlift' in formal settings like reports or news articles for clarity.
The military conducted an airlift for supplies.
Contextual Usage
Consider the emergency situation when using 'airlift' to emphasize the urgency.
The airlift response was crucial in the disaster response.
Nuance of Meaning
Understand that 'airlift' implies a sense of speed and necessity, often used in critical contexts.
An airlift was necessary to supply the remote village.
Formality Level
Use 'airlift' in formal settings like reports or news articles for clarity.
The military conducted an airlift for supplies.
Contextual Usage
Consider the emergency situation when using 'airlift' to emphasize the urgency.
The airlift response was crucial in the disaster response.
Nuance of Meaning
Understand that 'airlift' implies a sense of speed and necessity, often used in critical contexts.
An airlift was necessary to supply the remote village.
Formality Level
Use 'airlift' in formal settings like reports or news articles for clarity.
The military conducted an airlift for supplies.
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