1. military attacks or missions by aircraft or troops
Usage: military
2. brief trips or excursions from a main location

Examples

• The air force flew several sorties against enemy positions.
• Fighter jets completed their bombing sorties before dawn.
• The reconnaissance team made quick sorties into hostile territory.
• She made brief sorties to the grocery store during her busy day.
• The hikers planned short sorties from their base camp.
• Military sorties were launched from the aircraft carrier.
• He made occasional sorties into the city for supplies.