disembark
/ˌdisemˈbärk/
Disembark means to leave a ship, aircraft, or vehicle after a journey, or to remove cargo/passengers from one.
It is commonly used for transitioning from a mode of transportation
onto land, often described as going ashore. It is the opposite of
embark.
Usage Examples
- Passengers: "Passengers are asked to wait until the plane has fully stopped before they disembark".
- Travel/Cruise: "On Uniworld cruises, people disembark to visit a family-owned truffle farm".
- Cargo/Military: "The army was able to disembark the cargo safely at the docks".
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