Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paratroop
verb
/ˈpɛərətruːp/
Definition
To jump from an aircraft using a parachute.
Examples
- The soldiers will paratroop into the designated zone at dawn.
- During the exercise, the team was trained to paratroop from various altitudes.
- He has trained extensively to paratroop safely and effectively.
Meaning
Paratrooping involves soldiers being dropped from an airplane to carry out military operations or missions on the ground.
Synonyms
- Jump from aircraft
- Deploy via parachute
- Air-drop
