disembark
/'disim'bɑ:k/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle and go onto the land or shore.
- To unload or remove (passengers or cargo) from a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Examples of Usage
- Verb:
- The cruise ship docked, and the passengers began to disembark.
- We will disembark from the plane via the rear exit.
- The crew worked quickly to disembark the cargo.
Advanced Usage
- "to disembark from": to exit a specific vehicle or vessel.
- All visitors must disembark from the bus at the main gate.
- "to disembark passengers/cargo": to unload people or goods.
- The ferry was designed to disembark vehicles efficiently.
Variants and Related Words
- Disembarkation (noun): The act or process of leaving a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
- The disembarkation of the troops was completed by noon.
Synonyms
- Debark: To leave a ship or aircraft; synonymous with "disembark."
- Alight: To step down from a vehicle, especially a train or bus.
- Deplane: Specifically, to get off an airplane.
Antonyms
- Embark: To go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
- We will embark on our journey at dawn.
Related Phrases
- "Disembarkation point/card": The specific location where one exits or a document required for exiting.
- Please have your disembarkation card ready for inspection.
Verb
- go ashore
- The passengers disembarked at Southampton