take flight

• Começar a voar, como uma ave ou um avião, ou fugir ou escapar de uma situação de repente, muitas vezes por medo ou urgência.

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

1. To begin flyingB1formal

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

   Levantar voo

   • 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.

2. To flee or escapeB2informal

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

   Fugir

   • 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.