Definition

To board an aircraft or to get on a plane.

Example

Passengers will emplane at Gate 5 for the flight to New York.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Are you ready to emplane for our trip tomorrow?

Absolutely! I can't wait to get to the beach.

I hope we can emplane early to maximize our time there.

Me too, the earlier we leave, the better!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Emplane is formed from "em-" (meaning to put into) and "plane" (from Latin "planus", meaning flat or level). The word means to put into a plane, typically referring to boarding an aircraft.

Memory Tip

Think of 'putting into' ('em-') a 'flat surface' ('plane') — that's how you remember that 'emplane' means to board an aircraft.

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