Synonyms

enplane

American

[en-pleyn] / ɛnˈpleɪn /

verb (used without object)

enplaned, enplaning

to board an airplane.

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

verb (used with object)

enplaned, enplaning

to allow to board or put on board an airplane.

We will be enplaning passengers shortly.

enplane British

/ ɛnˈpleɪn /

verb

(intr) to board an aircraft

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Other Word Forms

enplanement noun

Etymology

Origin of enplane

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

Example Sentences

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"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

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