sortie (Meaning)

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sortie (n)

a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position

(military) an operational flight by a single aircraft (as in a military operation)

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a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position, (military) an operational flight by a single aircraft (as in a military operation)

excursion, tour, sally, detour, junket, ramble, expedition, outing, walk, journey

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The fighter jets embarked on a daring sortie deep into enemy territory.

The reconnaissance aircraft flew a sortie to gather intelligence on the enemy's positions.

The infantry made several sorties into the jungle in search of enemy infiltrators.

The bombing sorties were highly effective in disrupting enemy supply lines.