Overfly: meaning, definitions and examples
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overfly
[ ˈoʊvərflaɪ ]
aerial movement
To overfly means to fly over a specific area, usually at a considerable height. This term is often used in aviation to describe the act of an aircraft passing over a geographical area without landing. It can apply to both military and civilian flights. Overflying might involve various regulations depending on airspace and authority permissions. This action is crucial in scenarios such as surveillance, reconnaissance, or transport.
Synonyms
aerially traverse, fly over, pass above
Examples of usage
- The drone will overfly the designated area for the inspection.
- The pilot was instructed to overfly the city before landing.
- Military aircraft often have to overfly hostile territory.
- The air traffic control routed the flight to overfly the restricted zone.
Translations
Translations of the word "overfly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sobrevoar
🇮🇳 उड़ान भरना
🇩🇪 überfliegen
🇮🇩 melampaui
🇺🇦 перелітати
🇵🇱 przelatywać
🇯🇵 上空を飛ぶ
🇫🇷 survoler
🇪🇸 sobrevolar
🇹🇷 üstünde uçmak
🇰🇷 비행하다
🇸🇦 حلّق فوق
🇨🇿 přelétat
🇸🇰 preletieť
🇨🇳 飞越
🇸🇮 preleteti
🇮🇸 fljúga yfir
🇰🇿 ұшып өту
🇬🇪 გადაფრენა
🇦🇿 üstündən uçmaq
🇲🇽 sobrevolar
Etymology
The word 'overfly' is a combination of the prefix 'over-' and the verb 'fly'. The prefix 'over-' comes from Old English 'ofer', meaning 'above' or 'beyond', which indicates a position higher than or across something. The term 'fly' originates from the Old English 'flygan', meaning 'to move through the air'. 'Overfly' has been used in aviation contexts primarily since the mid-20th century, as commercial air travel became more common and airspace regulations started to evolve. The ability to overfly without landing has become a significant factor in flight planning and air traffic control. Its usage reflects changes in both technology and the legal landscape of air navigation, emphasizing the concept of air rights and the international regulations governing the use of airspace.