Disembarkation

/ˌdɪs.ɪmˌbɑːrˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of disembarking; the process of leaving a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

The disembarkation of passengers from the cruise ship was organized by the port authorities.

the arrival of passengers onto land after a journey.

Timely disembarkation is crucial to ensure that the flight schedules are maintained.

the act of debarking from a mode of transportation.

After the long voyage, the disembarkation took place early in the morning.

the process of unloading troops or cargo from a ship.

The disembarkation of the troops was conducted under strict security measures.

the formal process of passengers leaving a vehicle.

The disembarkation procedures were clearly outlined in the travel documentation.

Derived from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' combined with 'embarkation' from 'embark', which means to board a vessel.

smooth disembarkation

An exit from a vehicle or vessel without complications.

disembarkation point

The designated area where passengers leave a vehicle or ship.

embarkation

The act of boarding a ship or aircraft.

landing

The act of touching down on a surface after flight.

Get off

Let's get off this boat quickly!

Hop off

We need to hop off the plane before it gets crowded.