Debark (Verb)
Meaning
Go ashore; "The passengers disembarked at Southampton".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The crew ordered all passengers to debark immediately at the first port of call after the ship malfunctioned.
- After arriving at the destination island, it took some time for the tourists to debark and begin their excursion.
- Due to rough seas, the ship captain decided it was safer for everyone to debark at an alternative port.
- The ferry was unable to dock properly, so passengers were required to debark using a smaller lifeboat-style vessel.
- Travelers arriving by sea generally debark at the main terminal, where customs and baggage claim await.