Reembark: meaning, definitions and examples

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reembark

 

[ riːɪmˈbɑːrk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

transportation

To reembark means to board a vehicle (such as a ship, airplane, or train) again after having previously disembarked. This term is often used in travel and logistics when passengers return to the mode of transport for their journey onwards. Reembarking can refer to either a complete group of individuals or a single person. It is frequently applied in contexts where people leave a vessel for a temporary period before returning. This action may be required due to scheduled stops or layovers during travel.

Synonyms

board again, re-board

Examples of usage

  • Passengers were asked to reembark after the short stop.
  • The crew prepared the ship for the guests to reembark.
  • Make sure you have your boarding passes ready when you reembark.
  • After the excursion, we reembarked at the designated point.

Translations

Translations of the word "reembark" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reembarcar

🇮🇳 फिर से सवार होना

🇩🇪 wieder an Bord gehen

🇮🇩 naik kembali

🇺🇦 сідати знову

🇵🇱 ponownie wsiadać

🇯🇵 再乗船する

🇫🇷 réembarquer

🇪🇸 reembarcar

🇹🇷 yeniden binmek

🇰🇷 다시 탑승하다

🇸🇦 إعادة الصعود

🇨🇿 znovu nastoupit

🇸🇰 znovu nastúpiť

🇨🇳 重新登船

🇸🇮 ponovno se vkrcati

🇮🇸 endurfar

🇰🇿 қайта міну

🇬🇪 მეორედ ჩასხდომა

🇦🇿 yenidən minmək

🇲🇽 reembarcar

Etymology

The term 'reembark' is derived from the prefix 're-' which means 'again' and 'embark', a word that comes from Middle French 'embarquer' which means 'to put on board' or 'to embark'. The Middle French term is composed of 'em-' (a variant of 'en-', meaning 'on', 'in') and 'barque' (meaning 'barque' or 'small boat'). It illustrates a maritime connection in its etymology, as it primarily refers to the act of boarding a ship. The use of 're' implies that the action of embarking has already taken place, and is now being repeated. As travel evolved, especially with the rise of cruise lines and transportation services, the term 'reembark' became increasingly pertinent to describe the return of passengers to their vessels after excursions or layovers. Its usage has remained relevant in modern travel contexts, ensuring clarity in communication regarding passenger movements.