take flight

To begin flying, as a bird or aircraft, or to suddenly run away or escape from a situation, often out of fear or urgency.

ruНачать полет, как птица или самолет, или внезапно убежать или сбежать из ситуации, часто из страха или срочности.esComenzar a volar, como un pájaro o un avión, o huir o escapar repentinamente de una situación, a menudo por miedo o urgencia.frCommencer à voler, comme un oiseau ou un avion, ou s'enfuir soudainement ou échapper à une situation, souvent par peur ou par urgence.deSich in die Luft erheben, wie ein Vogel oder ein Flugzeug, oder plötzlich fliehen oder aus einer Situation entkommen, oft aus Angst oder Dringlichkeit.ptComeçar a voar, como uma ave ou um avião, ou fugir ou escapar de uma situação de repente, muitas vezes por medo ou urgência.zh开始飞行，像鸟或飞机一样起飞；或指突然逃跑或逃离某种情况，常因恐惧或紧急。arأن تبدأ الطيران كطائر أو طائرة، أو أن تهرب فجأة أو تفر من موقف، غالبًا خوفًا أو استعجالًا.

1. To begin flying B1 formal

   To start flying, typically used for birds, insects, or aircraft.

   • The birds took flight when they heard the loud noise.
   • The plane took flight smoothly from the runway.
   • Butterflies take flight as soon as the sun warms them.

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2. To flee or escape B2 informal

   To run away or escape from a dangerous or unpleasant situation.

   • The thieves took flight when they heard the police sirens.
   • She took flight from the abusive relationship.
   • The crowd took flight in panic after the explosion.

   ruСпасаться бегствомeshuirfrprendre la fuitedeDie Flucht ergreifenptFugirzh逃离arالهروب