Sortie

/ˈsɔːrti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A deployment or dispatch of forces from a military position.

The fighter jets launched on a sortie to intercept enemy aircraft.

An operational flight by one military aircraft.

The pilot completed a successful sortie before returning to base.

A brief excursion or trip, often for leisure or exploratory purposes.

We took a sortie into the mountains for some fresh air and adventure.

French, meaning 'to go out' from 'sortir'

air sortie

A flight operation by an aircraft.

military sortie

A tactical operation involving armed forces.

sortir

French verb meaning 'to go out'.

deployment

The arrangement of troops for action.

A quick exit or run.

Let's make a sortie before they catch us!

Going out for a fun time or party.

We're planning a sortie to the club tonight.