1. the transportation of cargo or personnel by helicopter, especially in remote or difficult-to-access areas
Usage: common in military, emergency response, and construction contexts

1. to transport (cargo or personnel) by helicopter
Usage: transitive verb

Examples

• The rescue team used a helilift to evacuate injured hikers from the mountain.
• Supplies were helilifted to the remote research station during the winter months.
• The construction company arranged a helilift to move heavy equipment to the rooftop.
• Military personnel were helilifted into the disaster zone to assist with relief efforts.
• A helilift operation transported the medical team to the isolated village.
• The company specializes in helilift services for offshore oil platforms.