Deplaned: meaning, definitions and examples

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deplaned

 

[ dɪˈpleɪnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

travel, aviation

Deplaned refers to the act of passengers disembarking or exiting from an aircraft after landing. This term is commonly used in the aviation industry to describe the process of passengers leaving the plane. It is often heard in announcements made by airline crew instructing passengers on the proper procedures for exiting the aircraft. This term can be used in both formal and casual contexts related to air travel.

Synonyms

disembark, exit, leave

Examples of usage

  • Passengers will begin to deplane shortly after landing.
  • Please remain seated until the signal to deplane.
  • The crew guided the crowd efficiently as they deplaned.
  • Once we deplaned, we made our way to baggage claim.

Translations

Translations of the word "deplaned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desembarcou

🇮🇳 उतर गया

🇩🇪 abgestiegen

🇮🇩 turun

🇺🇦 висадився

🇵🇱 wysiadł

🇯🇵 降りた

🇫🇷 débarqué

🇪🇸 desembarcó

🇹🇷 iniş yaptı

🇰🇷 내렸다

🇸🇦 نزل

🇨🇿 vystoupil

🇸🇰 vystúpil

🇨🇳 下机

🇸🇮 izstopil

🇮🇸 fór út

🇰🇿 қонды

🇬🇪 ჩამოვიდა

🇦🇿 enmişdir

🇲🇽 desembarcó

Etymology

The term 'deplane' is a combination of the prefix 'de-' meaning to remove or reverse, and the word 'plane,' which is short for 'airplane.' The word 'plane' itself is derived from the Latin term 'planum,' meaning 'flat surface,' which references the flat wings of an aircraft. The use of 'deplane' emerged in the late 20th century as air travel became more mainstream and frequent. The airlines began to standardize their terminology for clarity and efficiency, particularly with the rise of air travel regulations and safety protocols. With the growing number of passengers traveling by air, phrases like 'deplane' became essential for clear communication about the boarding and disembarking process.