noun a sudden attack by troops from a defensive position
verb to make a sortie
A sortie refers to a mission or attack by military aircraft, vehicles, or troops.
In aviation, a sortie is a single mission flown by an aircraft.
In gaming, a sortie can refer to a player's mission or quest to achieve a specific objective.
Sorties may be conducted by emergency response teams during disaster relief operations.
In a military context, 'sortie' refers to a deployment of one military unit, aircraft, or ship for a specific mission or task.
For a pilot, 'sortie' is used to describe a single mission or flight, typically in combat or training scenarios.
Air traffic controllers use 'sortie' to track and manage the departure and return of aircraft on specific missions.
In logistics, 'sortie' can refer to the movement of supplies, equipment, or personnel for a specific operation or task.
Emergency responders may use 'sortie' to describe a coordinated deployment of personnel and resources in response to a crisis or disaster.
Event planners may use 'sortie' to describe a planned and organized movement or activity during an event or function.