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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Bristol International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, UK (August 8-10, 2025)
Every August, Bristol’s skies burst into color as hundreds of hot air balloons take flight in Europe’s largest and most spectacular balloon festival.
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 29 May 2025
Keanu Reeves wants to see people’s dreams take flight in the teaser trailer for Aziz Ansari‘s comedy movie Good Fortune.
Lionsgate releases writer-director Ansari’s feature in theaters Oct. 17.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
On May 23, a documentary about elite Air Force pilots will take flight.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 24 May 2025
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Martha Stewart’s breezy summer outfit is ready to take flight.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 29 May 2025
Keanu Reeves wants to see people’s dreams take flight in the teaser trailer for Aziz Ansari‘s comedy movie Good Fortune.
Lionsgate releases writer-director Ansari’s feature in theaters Oct. 17.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
On May 23, a documentary about elite Air Force pilots will take flight.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 24 May 2025
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“Take flight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20flight. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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