Deplane

Pronunciation: /diˈpleɪn/

Definitions of deplane

verb to exit or disembark from an aircraft

Example Sentences

A1 Passengers deplane from the airplane after it lands.

A2 The flight attendant instructed us to deplane quickly so the next group could board.

B1 Due to a technical issue, passengers were asked to deplane and wait in the terminal for further instructions.

B2 In case of an emergency landing, passengers must follow the instructions given by the crew to deplane safely.

C1 The pilot announced that we would need to deplane due to a mechanical problem with the aircraft.

C2 Passengers were asked to deplane in an orderly fashion, following the directions of the flight attendants.

Examples of deplane in a Sentence

formal Passengers are kindly asked to wait until the aircraft has come to a complete stop before they deplane.

informal Hey, let's wait for everyone else to deplane before we get off the plane.

slang I can't wait to deplane and stretch my legs after that long flight.

figurative It was a relief to finally deplane from the stressful situation and move on.

Grammatical Forms of deplane

• past tense: deplaned
• plural: deplane
• comparative: more deplaned
• superlative: most deplaned
• present tense: deplanes
• future tense: will deplane
• perfect tense: has deplaned
• continuous tense: is deplaning
• singular: deplanes
• positive degree: deplane
• infinitive: to deplane
• gerund: deplaning
• participle: deplaned

Origin and Evolution of deplane

First Known Use: 1927 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'deplane' originated as a combination of the prefix 'de-' meaning to remove or reverse, and the word 'plane' referring to an airplane.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of aviation to describe passengers disembarking from an airplane, 'deplane' has since become a common term used in the travel industry to refer to the act of exiting an aircraft upon arrival at a destination.