take to the air

VERB

take off

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blast off blow depart disappear get off get out go lift off pull out soar withdraw

WEAK

ascend bear beat it become airborne begone clear out decamp exit go away head hightail hit the road hit the trail light out make quit scram set out shove off split vamoose

Antonyms

STRONGEST

arrive come come in continue stay

Example Sentences

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For Americans who take to the air, Seattle is the top destination for Labor Day travel, according to AAA.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024

A few species of arthropods are known for their ability to take to the air and glide.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 29, 2023

A number of local residents were sent to close the A6105 to traffic and he then attempted to take to the air at about 11:00.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2022

One would crash in the sea shortly after takeoff, about three weeks before Alcock and Brown planned to take to the air.

From Washington Post • May 21, 2022

Clouds of seagulls take to the air in front of us, quarreling and shrieking.

From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord

take to the air

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