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reembarkation

reembarkation

7.8
To get back on a ship or plane after leaving it
  • noun
  • /ˌriːɪmˌbɑːrˈkeɪʃən/
translation icon : reembarque
  • The tour guide announced that reembarkation would take place at 3 p.m. sharp.

Examples

  • The reembarkation process was quick and efficient.

  • Strict security checks delayed the reembarkation process at the airport.

  • After the storm passed, the reembarkation of passengers was carefully supervised by the crew.

  • We experienced a smooth reembarkation after our shore excursion.

  • After a brief stop, the passengers were excited for their reembarkation onto the cruise ship.

  • The reembarkation of the travelers was delayed due to bad weather conditions at the airport.

  • Following a short excursion, the group gathered at the dock for their reembarkation onto the ferry.

Synonyms

reentry
vsreembarkation
7 4.4

Entering a place or situation again after leaving it

is specific to boarding vehicles again after previously getting off them
reentrance
vsreembarkation
5.5

Going into a place again after leaving it

is limited to boarding vehicles again after previously getting off them

Antonyms

disembarkation
1 6.5

To leave a ship, plane, or vehicle at the end of a journey

Surface Forms

reembarkation singular
reembarkations plural

Morphology

reembarkation = reembark (transparent) = re + embark + ation

This is a regular noun formation from the verb 'reembark', meaning the act or process of boarding again.

Etymology

The word reembarkation comes from re- meaning 'again' and embark meaning 'to get on a ship or plane', like the simple word 'board', so reembarkation is the act of getting back on a ship, plane, or other vehicle.