verb

debark

dih-BARK/dɪˈbɑːrk/

Leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Passengers debark from the ship as soon as the gangway opens.

A diverse pair of adult travelers step off a ship down a gangway onto the dock, ship behind them.

Etymology

The pieces express moving away from a boat: debarking originally meant leaving a ship and going ashore. The selected meaning extends that same action to aircraft and other vehicles.

In context

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here the paratroopers debark with their personal equipment followed by a two and one half ton truck the airlift continues as a Chinook delivers additional troops and equipment

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More examples

We wait for the crew's signal before debarking from the plane.
The ferry docks, and the passengers debark with their bags.
Everyone debarked safely after the bus reached the station.

Forms

debark · debarks · debarked · debarking

Similar words

disembark: The more common term for leaving ships or aircraft.
alight: Often describes stepping off public transportation, especially buses or trains.
exit: Applies broadly to leaving vehicles, buildings, or enclosed spaces.