fly

flaɪ

flai

/flaɪ/

Definition & Meaning of "fly"in English

to fly

VERB

to move or travel through the air

Intransitive

Examples

Birds can fly freely in the sky.

Can you see the colorful butterfly flying in the garden?

to travel or cross something in an aircraft

Intransitive: to fly somewhere

Examples

The adventurous couple decided to fly to Europe for their honeymoon.

In order to attend an important conference, the executive had to fly to the corporate headquarters.

to transport people, goods, or cargo in an aircraft

Transitive: to fly sb somewhere

Examples

Air ambulances play a crucial role in flying critically ill patients to specialized medical facilities.

The military utilizes aircraft to fly troops to strategic locations quickly.

to move away from something quickly, often with a sense of urgency or as a response to danger

Intransitive

Examples

The sudden noise in the forest caused the deer to fly away.

Faced with a sudden threat, the hiker had to fly down the trail.

to make a sudden and quick movement

Intransitive: to fly to a direction

Examples

As the baseball came hurtling toward him, Jake had to quickly fly to the side to avoid getting hit.

The soccer player managed to fly past the defenders with incredible speed.

to control movements of an airplane through the air

Transitive: to fly an aircraft

Examples

Captain Smith has been trained to fly various aircrafts, including large commercial planes.

After completing her private pilot 's license, Emily was excited to fly small planes.

to cause an object to fly, float in the air by imparting motion or suspension

Transitive: to fly sth

Examples

Children gleefully fly kites in the park.

As a symbol of national pride, citizens fly the flag high on poles during important ceremonies.

(of objects ) to be suspended in the air and be moved by the wind

Intransitive

Examples

During the festive parade, participants marched with banners and flags that flew in the wind.

The school 's sports team celebrated their victory with pennants that flew from the windows.

to disseminate or spread rapidly, often referring to information, news, or trends

Intransitive: to fly somewhere

Examples

News of the groundbreaking discovery began to fly across scientific communities worldwide.

Rumors about the upcoming product release started to fly on social media.

(of time) to pass or move swiftly

Intransitive

Examples

The years seem to fly as one grows older.

During moments of reflection, we realize how quickly the decades have flown since our school days.

to fade away and gradually disappear

Intransitive

Examples

As the sun dipped below the horizon, the vibrant hues of the sunset began to fly from the sky.

The fragrance of the flowers in the garden started to fly as the evening set in.

to hit a ball high into the air

Intransitive: to fly somewhere

Examples

He managed to fly out to left field.

In a sacrifice play, the batter intentionally flew out to center field, allowing a runner to score.

to traverse or journey over a specific region or expanse using an airplane or other aerial vehicle

Transitive: to fly an area or specific distance

Examples

The pilot planned to fly the picturesque coastline.

During the flight, the airplane will fly several countries.

Fly

NOUN

a small flying insect that has two wings

What is a "fly"?

A fly is a small insect belonging to the order Diptera, characterized by a single pair of wings. With a diverse range of species, flies can be found in various habitats worldwide. They are known for their ability to fly swiftly and maneuver skillfully in the air. Flies have compound eyes, a pair of antennae, and mouthparts adapted for feeding on liquids or solids. Some species, like house flies, are considered pests as they can transmit diseases by landing on surfaces and food. Flies play important ecological roles as decomposers, aiding in the breakdown of organic matter. Despite being commonly associated with annoyance, flies have fascinating adaptations and are an integral part of many ecosystems.

Examples

I closed the door to keep the flies from entering the house.

Jane saw a fly land on the fruit and decided not to eat it.

an opening in a piece of clothing that is hidden under a fold of cloth that covers the fastening

What is a "fly"?

A fly is a closure or opening in the front of trousers or pants that allow for easy putting on or taking off of the garment. It typically consists of a zipper or a series of buttons, although in the past, flies were often fastened with hooks and eyes or even laced together. The purpose of a fly is to provide an opening through which the wearer can use the bathroom or change clothes without having to take the garment off completely. Some garments, such as skirts or dresses, may also have a fly, but this is less common.

(baseball) a hit that flies up in the air

fisherman's lure consisting of a fishhook decorated to look like an insect

fly

ADJECTIVE

used to describe something that is cool or fashionable