CEFR B2

air-freight

noun

Meaning

Goods transported by aircraft as cargo.

Examples

Many high-value electronics are moved by air-freight to minimize the risk of theft or damage.
The company decided to air-freight the seasonal inventory to meet the sudden spike in customer demand.

Synonyms: air cargo, air transport, airlift, airborne shipping

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air-freight (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɛəfreɪt

Definition

Goods transported by aircraft as cargo.

Examples

Many high-value electronics are moved by air-freight to minimize the risk of theft or damage.
The company decided to air-freight the seasonal inventory to meet the sudden spike in customer demand.

How to Use air-freight

air-freight [something] to [destination] (collocation): the action of sending goods to a specific location — "They will air-freight the parts to the assembly plant."
by air-freight (prepositional phrase): the method of transport — "The package arrived by air-freight yesterday."

Synonyms of air-freight

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