flying

Describes something that is moving through the air or capable of flight.

ruОписывает что-либо, что движется по воздуху или способно к полёту.esDescribe algo que se mueve por el aire o que es capaz de volar.frQui se déplace dans l'air ou est capable de voler.deBezeichnet etwas, das sich in der Luft bewegt oder fliegen kann; auch in Zusammensetzungen für Flug- oder Luftfahrzeuge verwendet.ptQue se move pelo ar ou é capaz de voar. Também se refere ao que está relacionado a voo ou aviação.zh形容在空中移动或能够飞行的；也可指与飞行、航空有关的。arيصف شيئًا يتحرك في الهواء أو يطير، أو ما يتعلق بالطيران أو يجري في الهواء.

1. Moving through the air A2 formal

   Capable of or engaged in flight through the air.

   • The flying bird soared high above the trees.
   • We took a flying lesson at the aviation school.
   • The flying machine was an early prototype of the airplane.

   ruЛетящийesvoladorfrqui voledefliegendptVoadorzh飞行的arطائر

   Synonymes: airborneglidingin flighton the wingsoaringvolantwinged

   Antonymes: earthboundfixedlandedstationary

2. Fast or rapid B1 informal

   Moving very quickly or at high speed.

   • He made a flying visit to the office before leaving town.
   • The car sped by at flying speed.
   • She left in a flying hurry after the meeting.

   ruМолниеносныйesvolador, velozfrRapide, très rapidedeFliegendptVelozzh飞快的arسريع كالبرق

   Synonymes: fasthastyhurriedquickrapidspeedyswift

   Antonymes: slowslow-moving

3. Floating or suspended B2 formal

   Suspended in the air or appearing to float.

   • Flying dust particles filled the room after the explosion.
   • The flying banner waved in the wind.
   • Flying embers from the fire landed on the roof.

   ruПарящийesflotante, suspendidofrvolant / flottantdeSchwebendptFlutuantezh飘浮的arمُعَلَّق في الهواء

   Synonymes: floatingpoisedsuspended

   Antonymes: earthboundrootedsettled

• more flying comparative form
• most flying superlative form

indénombrable

A noun referring to the action or activity of moving through the air, especially in an aircraft or as a bird.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие или деятельность перемещения по воздуху, особенно на самолёте или как птица.esSustantivo que denota la acción o actividad de desplazarse por el aire, especialmente en avión o como un pájaro.frNom désignant l'action ou l'activité de se déplacer dans l'air, en particulier en avion ou comme un oiseau.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung oder Tätigkeit des Sich-Bewegens in der Luft bezeichnet, besonders mit einem Flugzeug oder wie ein Vogel.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação ou a atividade de se mover pelo ar, especialmente em avião ou como um pássaro.zh名词，指在空中移动的动作或活动，尤指乘飞机飞行或像鸟一样飞翔。arاسم يدل على فعل أو نشاط التنقل في الهواء، وخاصة بواسطة الطائرة أو كالطائر، وكذلك مهنة أو فن قيادة الطائرات.

1. Act of moving through air A2 formal

   The action or activity of moving through the air using aircraft or wings.

   • Flying is faster than driving to distant cities.
   • Commercial flying has become very safe.
   • He enjoys flying small planes on weekends.

   ruПолётesVuelo (acción de volar)frle fait de volerdeFliegenptVoozh飞行arالطيران

   Synonymes: flight

   Antonymes: groundinglanding

2. Sport or activity B1 informal

   The sport or recreational activity of piloting aircraft or gliding.

   • Flying lessons cost more than driving lessons.
   • She took up flying after retirement.
   • Extreme flying sports like paragliding are thrilling.

   ruПилотированиеesVuelo deportivofrAviation de loisir / pratique du voldeFliegenptPilotagemzh飞行arالطيران

   Synonymes: airmanshipaviationflightgliding

• flyings plural form
• flyings' possessive plural form
• flying's possessive singular form

verbe irrégulier

A verb used to indicate the act of moving through the air, especially using wings or an aircraft.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие перемещения по воздуху, особенно с помощью крыльев или самолёта.esVerbo que denota la acción de moverse por el aire, especialmente con alas o en avión, así como el movimiento rápido o el paso veloz del tiempo.frVerbe désignant l'action de se déplacer dans les airs, en particulier au moyen d'ailes ou d'un avion.deVerb, das die Fortbewegung durch die Luft bezeichnet, besonders mit Flügeln oder in einem Flugzeug.ptVerbo que indica o ato de se mover pelo ar, especialmente com asas ou em um avião; também pode significar viajar de avião ou pilotar uma aeronave.zh动词，指在空中移动，尤指借助翅膀或飞机飞行。arفعل يدل على الانتقال في الهواء، وخاصة بواسطة الأجنحة أو الطائرة.

1. Travel through air A1 formal

   To move through the air using wings or aircraft.

   • Birds fly south in winter.
   • The plane will fly to Paris at 8 PM.
   • She learned to fly a helicopter.

   ruЛетатьesVolar por el airefrvoler (dans les airs)deFliegenptVoarzh飞arالطيران

   Synonymes: aviateglidehoversoartake flightwing

2. Move quickly A2 informal

   To move or go very fast.

   • He flew down the stairs to answer the door.
   • Time flies when you're having fun.
   • The car flew past us on the highway.

   ruЛететьesVolar (moverse rápidamente)frvoler (rapidement)deSich schnell bewegenptVoarzh飞奔arينطلق بسرعة

   Synonymes: dartdashracerushshootspeedsprintwhizzipzoom

   Antonymes: crawldawdleplodtrudge

3. Escape or flee B1 informal

   To run away quickly to avoid danger.

   • The thief flew from the scene of the crime.
   • They flew to safety during the storm.
   • He flew the country after the scandal.

   ruБежатьeshuirfrfuirdeFliehenptFugirzh逃跑arالهروب

   Synonymes: abscondboltdecampescapefleeruntake flight

   Antonymes: confrontfaceremainstay

4. Operate aircraft B1 formal

   To control or pilot an aircraft.

   • My father flies commercial jets for a living.
   • She flies small planes for fun.
   • The pilot flew the plane through turbulence.

   ruПилотировать самолётesPilotar una aeronavefrpiloter un aéronefdeEin Flugzeug fliegenptPilotar aeronavezh驾驶飞机arقيادة الطائرة

   Synonymes: aviatepilot

• flown past participle
• flew past simple
• flying present participle
• flies third person singular

Variantes phrasal: fly byfly on