noun, verb
noun an operation to take people, soldiers, food, etc. to or from an area by plane, especially in an emergency or when roads are closed or dangerous:
an airlift of food and medical supplies to the besieged city
verb [VN] to take sb/sth to or from an area by plane, especially in an emergency or when roads are closed or dangerous:
Two casualties were airlifted to safety. * Over 200 residents were airlifted off the island.
