Deplane: meaning, definitions and examples
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deplane
[ dɪˈpleɪn ]
air travel
To deplane means to exit an aircraft after a flight has landed. It is a term commonly used in the context of air travel and may also refer to the process of passengers disembarking from the plane. The term is particularly relevant when discussing boarding and disembarking procedures at airports.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Passengers will begin to deplane in five minutes.
- After a long flight, it felt good to deplane and stretch my legs.
- Once the plane arrives at the gate, the crew will announce when to deplane.
Translations
Translations of the word "deplane" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desembarcar
🇮🇳 विमान से बाहर निकलना
🇩🇪 aus dem Flugzeug aussteigen
🇮🇩 turun dari pesawat
🇺🇦 вийти з літака
🇵🇱 wysiąść z samolotu
🇯🇵 飛行機から降りる
🇫🇷 débarquer
🇪🇸 desembarcar
🇹🇷 uçaktan inmek
🇰🇷 비행기에서 내리다
🇸🇦 النزول من الطائرة
🇨🇿 vystoupit z letadla
🇸🇰 vystúpiť z lietadla
🇨🇳 下飞机
🇸🇮 izstopiti iz letala
🇮🇸 fara úr flugvél
🇰🇿 ұшақтан түсу
🇬🇪 ბორტიდან ჩამოსვლა
🇦🇿 təyyarədən enmək
🇲🇽 bajar del avión
Etymology
The term 'deplane' is a compound word formed by the prefix 'de-' which denotes removal or reversal and the noun 'plane' referring to an aircraft. It originates from aviation terminology that began to proliferate in the mid-20th century as commercial air travel became more common. The word is believed to have gained popularity in the United States, likely in the post-World War II era when air travel expanded significantly. Its usage has been primarily in the context of helping to differentiate between the actions of boarding (getting onto a plane) and deplaning (getting off the plane), offering a clear term for the latter in an industry increasingly focused on efficiency and passenger experience.