disembark

[ dis-em-bahrk ]

verb (used without object)

1. to go ashore from a ship.
2. to leave an aircraft or other vehicle.

verb (used with object)

1. to remove or unload (cargo or passengers) from a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

disembark

/ ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːk; dɪsˌɛmbɑːˈkeɪʃən /

verb

1. to land or cause to land from a ship, aircraft, etc

   several passengers disembarked

   we will disembark the passengers

Derived Forms

• disembarkation, noun

Other Words From

• dis·em·bar·ka·tion [dis-em-bahr-, key, -sh, uh, n], disem·barkment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disembark¹

1575–85; < Middle French desembarquer, equivalent to des- dis- ¹ + embarquer to embark

Example Sentences

The initial decision was to hold them on board, but by 8 p.m., officials decided passengers could disembark.

From Los Angeles Times

Once on the ground, passengers disembark, and all baggage and cargo and catering undergo thorough searches.

From BBC

An Air India spokesperson confirmed it had reported a "bomb threat" but the "aircraft landed safely at Heathrow Airport and all passengers and crew have disembarked".

From BBC

All passengers had to disembark the plane as extra security checks were carried out in line with standard procedure.

From BBC

Passengers could spend time on the ship during the day while waiting for a departure date but had to disembark in the evenings to stay in hotels.

From BBC

Related Words

• alight
• dismount