lose altitude

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to decrease height, to fly lower

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Examples (10)

  • The plane suddenly started to lose altitude.
  • After one of its engines failed, the aircraft began to lose altitude at an alarming rate.
  • The pilot had to lose altitude to fly below the heavy cloud cover.
  • As the hot air balloon cooled, it started to gradually lose altitude.
  • "We're losing altitude!" shouted the co-pilot as the warning lights flashed.
  • A glider is designed to lose altitude slowly as it soars through the air.
  • If the drone continues to lose altitude, it will crash into the trees.
  • The eagle stopped flapping its wings and began to lose altitude as it swooped down.
  • Metaphorically, the project began to lose altitude after key members left the team.
  • The airship was intentionally losing altitude for its scheduled landing in the field.