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Vocabulary Entry
sortie
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A military term referring to an attack made by troops coming out from a position of defense.
Example Sentences
"The sortie was planned for dawn to catch the enemy off guard."
"During the sortie, the soldiers successfully targeted key enemy positions."
"After the sortie, the troops returned to their base to regroup."
N
noun
An act of going out or leaving a confined area, often in a sudden or forceful manner.
Example Sentences
"The emergency exit allowed a quick sortie from the building."
"Their sortie from the city was coordinated with local authorities."
"The children made a sortie to the playground despite the rain."
V
verb
To conduct a sortie or to go out on a mission.
Example Sentences
"The pilots will sortie at first light to complete their training exercise."
"The squadron decided to sortie rather than wait for further instructions."
"They plan to sortie frequently to ensure they maintain their skills."