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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The Man of Steel combats gigantic robots programmed to abscond with jewels and other valuables and then take to the air to return to their mad-genius minder.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Then, as the ferocious winds began to die down on Wednesday, firefighters were once again able to take to the air, scooping up water from the ocean and reservoirs and dumping it on the fires.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2025

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

From Science Magazine • Nov. 29, 2023

Air attack sirens have sounded countrywide each time Russian planes take to the air.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2023

Rav Gershenson would listen, nod, and his fingers would cease their drumming and take to the air as they accompanied his detailed review of Danny’s answer.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

take to the air

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