take flight
idiom
1
: to leave or run away from danger
Fearing arrest, they took flight and hid in the mountains.
2
US
: to begin flying
The bird took flight when we tried to approach it.
3
US
: to begin a period of rapid activity, development, or growth
The idea really took flight and soon it seemed everyone was copying it.
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More than 30 balloons will take flight Thursday morning filled with helium from Kansas.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 Nov. 2025
New Glenn, one of the largest active rockets in the world, could soon take flight for just the second time ever.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
While visiting Santa's Village, guests are also invited to take flight in The Elf Flyer, a whimsical flying wooden shoe ride and take photos at three unique photo opportunities including the Countdown to Christmas Clock, in front of oversized holiday decor and Santa's Sleigh.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Our goal is to show that there’s more than one way to succeed, and that artists can take flight in ways beyond the traditional system.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 Nov. 2025
New Glenn, one of the largest active rockets in the world, could soon take flight for just the second time ever.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
While visiting Santa's Village, guests are also invited to take flight in The Elf Flyer, a whimsical flying wooden shoe ride and take photos at three unique photo opportunities including the Countdown to Christmas Clock, in front of oversized holiday decor and Santa's Sleigh.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Our goal is to show that there’s more than one way to succeed, and that artists can take flight in ways beyond the traditional system.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Take flight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20flight. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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