Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sortie
noun
/ˈsɔːrti/
Definition
A mission or a journey made by a group of troops or aircraft from a defensive position.
Examples
- During the sortie, the jets successfully completed their objectives and returned safely.
- The commander planned a sortie to gather intelligence on enemy movements.
Meaning
The term is often used in military contexts to describe a single operational flight by one or more military aircraft.
Synonyms
- mission
- deployment
- expedition
