disembarking (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

Definition

Leaving a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle after a journey.

Examples

• The crew assisted elderly passengers with disembarking once the ferry docked.

• Disembarking from the train proved difficult due to the large crowd on the platform.

• We were delayed disembarking because the ground staff could not locate the mobile stairs.

Synonyms of disembarking

Words with a similar meaning to disembarking:

• getting off
• leaving
• exiting
• deplaning

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