levantar el vuelo
take flight
'Levantar el vuelo' is a Spanish idiomatic expression which translates directly to 'raise the flight' in English. However, its figurative meaning is to 'start an action or task', 'to take off', or 'to get going'. This phrase is often used to describe the act of departing or getting started, similar to how a bird would start its flight.
Example sentences using: levantar el vuelo
Después de la discusión, decidió levantar el vuelo y dejar la ciudad
After the argument, he decided to take flight and leave the city
This phrase is used to depict someone making a decision to leave a place hurriedly or abruptly, often due to some kind of argument or conflict. In this instance, the phrase 'levantar el vuelo' corresponds to 'take flight' in English.
Cuando vio a la policía, el ladrón decidió levantar el vuelo
When he saw the police, the thief decided to take flight
In this context, 'levantar el vuelo' is used to describe someone (in this case, a thief) deciding to hurriedly leave or escape when they see a potential threat (the police). In English, similar phrases would be 'take flight' or 'make a quick getaway'.
La compañía levantará el vuelo si conseguimos el contrato con el gobierno
The company will take off if we get the contract with the government
Here, 'levantar el vuelo' takes a more metaphorical meaning, in the context of a company about to succeed or thrive (to take off), contingent on securing a crucial business deal. The phrase suggests a significant upturn or boost in fortunes.