CEFR B2

air support

noun phrase

Meaning

Military assistance provided by aircraft, such as helicopters or planes, to support ground troops or other operations. This can include transportation, reconnaissance, and attack missions.

Examples

The army requested air support to evacuate the wounded soldiers from the battlefield.
Air support played a crucial role in the success of the military operation, providing cover for the advancing troops.

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air support (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ɛər səˈpɔrt/

Definition

Military assistance provided by aircraft, such as helicopters or planes, to support ground troops or other operations. This can include transportation, reconnaissance, and attack missions.

Examples

The army requested air support to evacuate the wounded soldiers from the battlefield.
Air support played a crucial role in the success of the military operation, providing cover for the advancing troops.

How to Use air support

provide air support (verb phrase): to offer air support to ground troops or other operations — "The air force provided air support to the ground troops during the battle."
request air support (verb phrase): to ask for air support to be provided — "The ground troops requested air support to help them gain a foothold in the enemy's territory."

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