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

Antonyms for disembark

Phrases with disembark

  • to leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

    Example

    We will disembark from the plane in an hour.

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

    Example

    We will disembark on the island tomorrow morning.

  • 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.