Flying — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings

"the Wright brothers realized mankind's age-old wish to fly"

to get free from a dangerous or confining situation

"you must fly to safety immediately"

to proceed or move quickly

"flew down the concourse to catch his flight"

to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening

"no one in the movies ever thinks to fly from the ax murderer and immediately call the police"

to cease to be visible

"the morning mist had flown, and a sparkling sea lay before us"

to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval

"the familiar Because I said so! is a reason that won't fly with most teenagers"

as in buttress

as in buttresses

to take sudden, violent action against

"The batter flew at the pitcher, thinking the beanball was thrown on purpose."

to become very angry

"The kids worried their parents would fly into a rage when they saw the broken television screen."

to become very angry

"The manager flew off the handle when another customer complaint was called in."

as in aggressive, opportunistic