disembark

[ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːk]

disembark Definition

to leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Using disembark: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disembark" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We will disembark at the next port.

• Example

  The passengers were asked to disembark from the plane.

• Example

  The soldiers disembarked from the transport ship.

• Example

  The cruise ended and we had to disembark.

disembark Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disembark

• debark
• alight
• leave
• dismount
• get off

Antonyms for disembark

• embark
• board

Phrases with disembark

• disembark from

  to leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

  Example

  We will disembark from the plane in an hour.

• disembark on

  to arrive at a place after leaving a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

  Example

  We will disembark on the island tomorrow morning.

• disembarkation point

  a place where people leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

  Example

  The disembarkation point for the ferry is at the pier.

Origins of disembark

from Old French 'desembarquer', from 'embarquer' meaning 'to embark'

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Summary: disembark in Brief

'Disembark' [ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːk] means to leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. It is often used in travel contexts, such as 'The passengers were asked to disembark from the plane.' 'Disembark' has synonyms like 'debark' and 'alight,' and antonyms like 'embark' and 'board.' Phrases include 'disembark from' and 'disembark on,' while 'disembarkation point' refers to a place where people leave a vehicle.