airlift

Universal Words 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.