sorties

[US]/ˈsɔːtiːz/
[UK]/ˈsɔrtiːz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a series of attacks or missions; a short trip to an unfamiliar place; the number of times an aircraft is dispatched
v.to conduct an attack or mission; to make a short trip to an unfamiliar place

Phrases & Collocations

military sorties

air sorties

combat sorties

training sorties

night sorties

sorties launched

sorties scheduled

sorties completed

sorties flown

sorties executed

Example Sentences

the fighter jets completed their sorties successfully.

after several sorties, the pilot was exhausted.

the military planned multiple sorties for the operation.

sorties were launched in response to the enemy's movements.

the reconnaissance sorties provided valuable information.

each sortie lasted about an hour in the air.

they trained extensively for their upcoming sorties.

the sorties were crucial for the success of the mission.

weather conditions affected the number of sorties flown.

he was awarded for his bravery during the sorties.

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