take flight

verb — 2 senses

take flight

verb

1

Idiomatic To begin flying; to become airborne or aloft; to take off and fly

Though the bird is still young, in a day or two it will spread its wing and take flight for the first time.

2

Idiomatic to flee

The criminals took flight as soon as they heard the sirens.

Synonyms: fly

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