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Meaning of take aloft | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To successfully fly (an aircraft) into the air.

ambitransitive

Examples

“On September 21, 1919, I took aloft for a spin over Washington and the surrounding territory, 17 distinguished passengers, including the Secretary of War, Newton D. Baker, and several United States Senators.”
“Here the fiery angel once more took aloft”
“From Buin Lieutenant (jg) Kawamata took aloft at 0850 fifteen Zero 32s from the 6th Air Group, reported inbound at 1017 by Kennedy.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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