dis·em·bark

[dis-em-bahrk]
verb (used without object)
1.
to go ashore from a ship.
2.
to leave an aircraft or other vehicle.
verb (used with object)
3.
to remove or unload (cargo or passengers) from a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Origin:
1575–85; < Middle French desembarquer, equivalent to des- dis-1 + embarquer to embark

dis·em·bar·ka·tion [dis-em-bahr-key-shuhn] , dis·em·bark·ment, noun
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disembark (ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to land or cause to land from a ship, aircraft, etc: several passengers disembarked; we will disembark the passengers
 
disembarkation
 
n
 
disem'barkment
 
n

disembark (ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to land or cause to land from a ship, aircraft, etc: several passengers disembarked; we will disembark the passengers
 
disembarkation
 
n
 
disem'barkment
 
n

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disembark
1580s, from M.Fr. desembarquer; see dis- + embark. Related: Disembarkation; disembarked.
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Example sentences
Be aware that some cruise lines will collect alcohol purchased during shore
  excursions, returning it upon final disembarkation.
Purchase tickets to get to the disembarkation point, if you do not live within
  driving distance.
One has to determine travel modes to the airport of departure and from the
  airport of disembarkation.
Crew members may be signing off for vacation or not be present for some other
  reason on disembarkation morning.
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