enplane

[ en-pleyn ]

verb (used without object)

, en·planed, en·plan·ing.

1. to board an airplane:

   We enplaned in New York at noon and arrived in Washington an hour later.

verb (used with object)

, en·planed, en·plan·ing.

1. to allow to board or put on board an airplane:

   We will be enplaning passengers shortly.

enplane

/ ɛnˈpleɪn /

verb

1. intr to board an aircraft

Other Words From

• en·planement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enplane¹

First recorded in 1940–45; en- ¹ + plane ¹

Example Sentences

"A review of these disability-related complaints revealed that United failed to provide passengers with disabilities prompt and adequate assistance with enplaning and deplaning aircraft," the  Transportation Department said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Positively, market diversification at these airports is adequate, with no single air carrier enplaning above 20% of international seat capacity.

From Reuters