debussing point
Definition
Noun: A "debussing point" is a specific location, especially in a military context, where troops or personnel are unloaded or disembarked from a vehicle, such as a bus or truck.
Usage Examples
- (The designated location where troops get off the vehicles.)
- (The unloading area was indicated on the map for orderly disembarkation.)
Advanced Usage
"to establish a debussing point": to set up a designated area for unloading personnel.
- The logistics officer established a debussing point near the base entrance. (The officer designated a specific spot for troops to exit vehicles.)
"debussing point coordinates": the geographical coordinates of the unloading location.
- The radio operator relayed the debussing point coordinates to the incoming transport units. (The exact location for unloading was communicated.)
Variants and Related Words
Debus (verb): to unload or disembark from a bus or vehicle.
- The troops were ordered to debus at the designated point. (The soldiers were instructed to get off the bus.)
Debussing (noun/gerund): the act of unloading from a vehicle.
- Debussing was completed within five minutes for efficiency. (The unloading process was finished quickly.)
Synonyms
- Disembarkation point: a location where passengers leave a vehicle or vessel.
- Unloading zone: an area designated for removing cargo or personnel from a vehicle.
- Drop-off point: a place where people are set down from a transport.
Related Idioms
- "Hit the debussing point": a military slang phrase meaning to arrive at the unloading location.
- The unit hit the debussing point right on schedule. (The troops arrived at the designated unloading area on time.)