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disembark

 

[ dɪsɪmˈbɑrk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

traveling by boat

To disembark means to get off a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. It typically refers to the process of passengers leaving the transport after arriving at their destination. This action can take place at ports, airports, or stations.

Synonyms

debark, exit, leave

Examples of usage

  • We will disembark from the cruise ship tomorrow morning.
  • Passengers are requested to disembark in an orderly manner.
  • The crew assisted the travelers as they disembarked from the plane.
Context #2 | Verb

military operations

In a military context, to disembark refers to the action of troops or equipment unloading from a ship to proceed with operations on land. It often involves coordination and planning, especially during amphibious assaults.

Synonyms

land, unload

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers prepared to disembark from the assault ships.
  • Logistics teams worked all night to ensure the equipment could disembark smoothly.
  • The operation was successful, allowing troops to disembark quickly and efficiently.

Translations

Translations of the word "disembark" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desembarcar

🇮🇳 उतरना

🇩🇪 von Bord gehen

🇮🇩 turun

🇺🇦 висаджуватися

🇵🇱 wysiadać

🇯🇵 上陸する

🇫🇷 débarquer

🇪🇸 desembarcar

🇹🇷 karaya çıkmak

🇰🇷 하선하다

🇸🇦 النزول

🇨🇿 vystoupit

🇸🇰 vystúpiť

🇨🇳 下船

🇸🇮 izkrcati se

🇮🇸 lenda

🇰🇿 қону

🇬🇪 ჩასვლა

🇦🇿 yeni yerə gəlmək

🇲🇽 desembarcar

Etymology

The term 'disembark' originates from the early 17th century, formed from the prefix 'dis-' meaning apart or away, and 'embark,' which comes from the Middle French 'embarquer', meaning to put on a boat. 'Embarquer' itself is derived from 'barque', referring to a small boat or ship. Over time, the usage of 'disembark' has expanded beyond nautical contexts to include general forms of transportation such as airplanes and trains. The word reflects the act of separating oneself from a vessel to step onto solid ground, and it has been a vital part of maritime language and logistics.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,072, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.