Go by air: meaning, definitions and examples

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go by air

 

[ ɡoʊ baɪ ɛr ]

Phrase
Context #1 | Phrase

method of transportation

To travel by airplane; to use air travel as a means of transportation.

Synonyms

fly

Examples of usage

  • We decided to go by air to save time.
  • She prefers to go by air rather than by train.

Translations

Translations of the word "go by air" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ir de avião

🇮🇳 हवाई जहाज से जाना

🇩🇪 fliegen

🇮🇩 naik pesawat

🇺🇦 летіти

🇵🇱 lecieć

🇯🇵 飛行機で行く

🇫🇷 aller en avion

🇪🇸 ir en avión

🇹🇷 uçmak

🇰🇷 비행기로 가다

🇸🇦 السفر بالطائرة

🇨🇿 letět

🇸🇰 letieť

🇨🇳 乘飞机

🇸🇮 leteti

🇮🇸 fara með flugvél

🇰🇿 ұшақпен бару

🇬🇪 ფრენა

🇦🇿 təyyarə ilə getmək

🇲🇽 ir en avión

Etymology

The phrase 'go by air' originated in the early 20th century with the advancement of aviation technology. As air travel became more accessible and popular, the expression gained widespread usage in the transportation industry. Today, 'go by air' is a common way to refer to traveling by airplane for both domestic and international trips.