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disembark

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Verb — To get off a ship, plane, or other vehicle after a journey.

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How to use disembark

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disembark from the ship disembark passengers

Etymology

From dis- ("reverse of") plus embark, tracing back to French bark/barque, meaning "boat" — so disembark literally means to leave the boat.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “disembark” mean?

The word “disembark” means to get off a ship, plane, or other vehicle after a journey. In plain terms, to leave a ship, plane, or train at the end of a trip.

How do you pronounce “disembark”?

“Disembark” is pronounced dihs-ihm-BAHK (/ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbɑɹk/ in IPA).

How do you use “disembark” in a sentence?

Here is “disembark” used in a sentence: “Passengers began to disembark as soon as the gate opened.”

What is the opposite of “disembark”?

The opposite of “disembark” — its antonyms — is embark.

What part of speech is “disembark”?

“Disembark” is a verb.

Where does the word “disembark” come from?

The word “disembark” comes from French. From dis- ("reverse of") plus embark, tracing back to French bark/barque, meaning "boat" — so disembark literally means to leave the boat.

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