embarkation
/em'bɑ:'keiʃn/
Definition
- Noun:
- The act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft: The process of boarding a vessel or airplane for a journey.
- The process of putting or going on board: The action of loading or commencing a voyage by getting onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Usage
- Embarkation is a formal term used to describe the specific act or moment of boarding. It is commonly used in the context of travel, logistics, and military operations.
- It often refers to the organized process at a port, airport, or terminal.
Examples
- Noun:
- The embarkation of the troops onto the transport ships took several hours.
- Please proceed to Gate 15 for embarkation.
- The cruise line announced a delay in embarkation due to the storm.
Advanced Usage
- "Point of embarkation": The specific location where boarding occurs.
- All passengers must have their passports checked at the point of embarkation.
- "Embarkation card": A form or document filled out by travelers before boarding, often for immigration purposes (Note: This is a compound term listed here as it is a specific, fixed phrase).
- You will receive an embarkation card to complete on the plane.
Variants and Related Words
- Embark (verb): To go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
- We will embark at noon.
- Disembarkation (noun): The act of getting off a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
- Disembarkation will begin once the ship is docked.
Synonyms
- Boarding: The act of getting on a vehicle.
- Loading: The process of putting passengers or cargo aboard.
Antonyms
- Disembarkation: The act of leaving a ship or aircraft.
- Debarkation: Another term for disembarkation.
Related Phrases
- To commence embarkation: To begin the boarding process (formal).
- The captain gave the order to commence embarkation.
Noun
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the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
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