Embarkation

/ɛmˌbɑːrˈkeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of boarding a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle for a journey or trip.

The embarkation of the passengers began early in the morning.

The process of beginning a voyage or journey.

Check-in and embarkation for the cruise are scheduled for 4 PM.

The location or point at which passengers board a vehicle.

The embarkation area was crowded with travelers ready to depart.

A formal initiation into a new venture or project.

The embarkation of the new project took place during the company retreat.

From the French word 'embarquement', derived from 'embarquer'.

embarkation point

The specific location where passengers board a vehicle.

embarkation card

A document required for a passenger to board a plane or ship.

embarkation time

The scheduled time for passengers to board.

embark

To go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

disembarkation

The act of leaving a ship or aircraft.

Hop on

Time to hop on the boat!

Get on board

Let's get on board before they close the doors!