In flight Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɫaɪt
IN FLYT
ˈɪn/ /flˈaɪt
IN FLYT
Definition
Happening or existing while flying, especially referring to an airplane, bird, or object that is moving through the air.
Usage & Nuances
Most common with planes ('in-flight meal', 'in-flight entertainment'), but can describe birds or sports objects. Used in both formal and casual conversation. Not to be confused with 'on a flight', which refers to being a passenger.
Spanish: en vueloPortuguese (BR): em vooPortuguese (PT): em vooChinese (Simplified): 在飞行中Chinese (Traditional): 在飛行中Hindi: उड़ान मेंArabic: في الجوBengali: উড়ন্ত অবস্থায় - আকাশপথে থাকার সময়Russian: в полётеJapanese: 飛行中Vietnamese: trong khi bayKorean: 비행 중Turkish: uçuş sırasındaUrdu: پرواز کے دورانIndonesian: dalam penerbangan
Example Sentences
The bird was in flight over the lake.
basic
You cannot use your phone in flight.
basic
The ball was caught in flight.
basic
They served us dinner in flight.
natural
My favorite part is watching movies in flight.
natural
From the window, the city lights look beautiful in flight.
natural