take flight

Thân thiện

He saw the guard and decided to take flight.

Definition

Verb: * To run away quickly; to escape or flee from a place, situation, or danger.

Usage

The verb phrase take flight is used to describe the act of suddenly running away or escaping. It often implies a sense of urgency, fear, or the need to avoid something. It can be used for both people and animals.

Examples

• When the alarm sounded, the burglars took flight.
• The deer took flight at the sound of the hunter's approach.
• Seeing the storm approach, the birds took flight from the trees.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: It can be used metaphorically to describe something disappearing or ending abruptly.
  • Her hopes for a peaceful resolution took flight when the negotiations failed.

Variants and Related Words

• Flight (noun): The act or instance of fleeing.
  • Their sudden flight from the city caused panic.
• In flight: While fleeing or escaping.
  • The suspect was captured in flight.

Synonyms

• Flee
• Run away
• Escape
• Bolt
• Take off

Related Phrases

• Take to flight: An alternative, slightly more formal phrasing with the same meaning.
  • The soldiers took to flight when their position was overrun.

Học thuật

Verb

1. run away quickly
   • He threw down his gun and fled

Từ đồng nghĩa

• flee
• fly