on the wing

in volo

Mentre si vola nell’aria.

In inglese semplice: While flying through the air.

• Swallows catch insects on the wing.
• We watched the geese on the wing.
• The young birds can now feed on the wing.

Sinonimi: in flight, airborne

Espressioni comuni: birds on the wing, on the wing feeding

in movimento, in viaggio

Mentre ci si sposta o si viaggia da un luogo all’altro.

In inglese semplice: Moving or travelling from place to place.

• The travellers were on the wing again.
• He was always on the wing, moving between towns.
• Their restless life kept them on the wing.

Sinonimi: on the move, in motion

Contrari: stationary

Espressioni comuni: always on the wing, travellers on the wing

in corso d’opera

Mentre un’attività o un sistema è già in funzione.

In inglese semplice: While an activity or system is already running.

• We adjusted the plan on the wing.
• The team solved problems on the wing as work continued.
• Changes made on the wing kept the operation running.

Sinonimi: on the fly

Espressioni comuni: changes on the wing, on the wing adjustments

in partenza

Sul punto di lasciare un luogo o mentre ci si prepara a partire.

In inglese semplice: Leaving a place or getting ready to leave.

• Our guests are on the wing.
• With bags packed, she was on the wing by dawn.
• We shall be on the wing tomorrow morning.

Sinonimi: departing, leaving

Contrari: arriving

Espressioni comuni: already on the wing, on the wing tomorrow