Take flight
verb
To start flying.
The birds took flight as the cat approached.
Often appears as...
- birds take flight
- take flight suddenly
verb
To leave or run away from a place or situation, often because you are afraid.
The burglars took flight when they heard the police sirens.
Often appears as...
- criminals take flight
- take flight from danger
verb
To become successful or popular very quickly.
The new product took flight immediately after its launch.
Often appears as...
- career takes flight
- idea takes flight
verb
To start flying.
The birds took flight as the cat approached.
Often appears as...
- birds take flight
- take flight suddenly
verb
To leave or run away from a place or situation, often because you are afraid.
The burglars took flight when they heard the police sirens.
Often appears as...
- criminals take flight
- take flight from danger
verb
To become successful or popular very quickly.
The new product took flight immediately after its launch.
Often appears as...
- career takes flight
- idea takes flight
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
The phrase directly refers to birds or insects beginning to fly.
A flock of pigeons took flight when the loud bell rang.
Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Movement
Emphasizes a quick or sudden start, often unexpectedly.
As the fireworks exploded, the startled geese took flight.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Spectacle
Used to describe the beauty of many creatures flying together.
Sunset approached, and hundreds of starlings took flight, creating a dance in the sky.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
The phrase directly refers to birds or insects beginning to fly.
A flock of pigeons took flight when the loud bell rang.
Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Movement
Emphasizes a quick or sudden start, often unexpectedly.
As the fireworks exploded, the startled geese took flight.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Spectacle
Used to describe the beauty of many creatures flying together.
Sunset approached, and hundreds of starlings took flight, creating a dance in the sky.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
The phrase directly refers to birds or insects beginning to fly.
A flock of pigeons took flight when the loud bell rang.
Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Movement
Emphasizes a quick or sudden start, often unexpectedly.
As the fireworks exploded, the startled geese took flight.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Spectacle
Used to describe the beauty of many creatures flying together.
Sunset approached, and hundreds of starlings took flight, creating a dance in the sky.
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