1. past tense of fly; moved through the air using wings or in an aircraft
2. past tense of fly; moved very quickly
Usage: figurative
3. past tense of fly; displayed a flag on a pole

Examples

• The bird flew over the lake.
• We flew to Paris last summer.
• The airplane flew through the clouds.
• Time flew by during the vacation.
• She flew down the stairs when she heard the news.
• The flag flew proudly above the building.
• The pilot flew the plane safely to its destination.