alight
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈlaɪt/
Definition
Descend from a vehicle or settle gently upon a surface.
Examples
The passengers began to alight from the train as it pulled into the station.
A beautiful butterfly chose to alight on the vibrant petals of the sunflower.
She had to alight from the bus quickly to make her connection on time.
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