Disembarking Meaning and Definition

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Disembarking

Disembarking

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈɛmbɑrkiŋ/

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

The act of leaving a vehicle, ship, or aircraft, typically by getting off.

Etymology

Disembarking originates from the Old French ‘désembarquer’, derived from ‘des-‘, meaning ‘from’, and ’embarquer’, meaning ‘to embark.”

Usage Notes

Disembarking is often used in the context of travel, such as disembarking from a plane or boat. It is also used in the context of military or naval operations.

Cultural References

Disembarking has appeared in popular culture, such as in the TV show “Star Trek” where characters would disembark from spacecraft.

Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases

  • Disembarking from reality
  • To disembark from something

Related Words or Phrases

  • Embark
  • Departure
  • Ramp

Collocations

  • Disembarking from the plane
  • Disembarking at the dock

Frequency of Use

Disembarking is a relatively frequently used word in modern language, especially in the context of travel and transportation.

Common Misspellings

  • Desembarking
  • Disemberking

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