Enplane: meaning, definitions and examples

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enplane

 

[ ɛnˈpleɪn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

air travel

To enplane means to board an airplane. It is the process where passengers enter the aircraft before takeoff. The term is often used in the context of airport procedures and can involve various activities such as showing a boarding pass. Enplaning is crucial for ensuring that all travelers are accounted for before a flight departs.

Synonyms

board, embark, get on, mount

Examples of usage

  • Passengers will enplane at gate 12.
  • Make sure your baggage is ready before you enplane.
  • We will enplane shortly after the announcement.

Translations

Translations of the word "enplane" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desembarcar

🇮🇳 उड़ान भरना

🇩🇪 einsteigen

🇮🇩 naik pesawat

🇺🇦 сідати в літак

🇵🇱 wsiadać do samolotu

🇯🇵 搭乗する

🇫🇷 embarquer

🇪🇸 embarcar

🇹🇷 uçmak

🇰🇷 탑승하다

🇸🇦 الصعود إلى الطائرة

🇨🇿 nástup do letadla

🇸🇰 nástup do lietadla

🇨🇳 登机

🇸🇮 vstopiti v letalo

🇮🇸 farðu inn í flugvél

🇰🇿 ұшаққа отыру

🇬🇪 ფრანგში ჩაჯდომა

🇦🇿 təyyarəyə minmək

🇲🇽 abordar

Etymology

The word 'enplane' originated in the early 20th century, combining the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to cause to be in' or 'to put into,' with the word 'plane,' referring to an airplane. This term emerged alongside the advent of commercial aviation, as flying became a more common mode of transportation. Initially, it was used in aviation manuals and travel literature to describe the boarding process. Over time, 'enplane' gained traction in aviation language and is now often used in formal communication regarding air travel procedures. Despite its specific usage, it is less commonly used in everyday language compared to synonyms like 'board' or 'get on.' Its continued use reflects the evolving nature of language within the context of technology and transportation.