take flight

The phrase "take flight" is an idiomatic expression with various meanings related to movement, escape, and rapid progress.

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Definition

B2Aviation

(idiomatic)To leave the ground and start flying.

Example

The birds took flight as the sun rose.
The plane took flight smoothly despite the weather.

B2General

(idiomatic)To run away or escape quickly.

Example

The thief took flight when the police arrived.
They took flight as soon as they saw the danger.

C1Development

(idiomatic)To begin to grow or develop rapidly.

Example

Her new business idea took flight and attracted many investors.
The project took flight after the initial success.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "take flight":

take wing fly out fly off fly the coop fly upon let fly jet off first flight take off fly high fly by get off the ground take a flyer fly low leave the nest blast off flying start jump out space flight on the wing direct flight flight path jump off make off fly the flag flake out fly in the buttermilk catch fire take a flutter make a run for it