Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

airlift

verb, noun

/ˈɛərˌlɪft/

Definition

The transportation of people or goods by aircraft, especially in logistics and humanitarian efforts.

Examples

The military organized an airlift to deliver food and medical supplies to the disaster-stricken area.
The airlift of refugees from the war zone was completed within a few days.
During the Berlin Blockade, a massive airlift was initiated to supply the city.

Meaning

Airlift refers to the method of moving supplies, equipment, or people via aircraft, particularly in situations where ground transportation is impractical or impossible.