Definition

To get on or board an airplane.

Example

Passengers will enplane at Gate 5 for their flight to New York.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Are you ready to enplane for our trip?

I can't wait! I've been looking forward to this getaway.

I hope we can enplane soon so we don't miss our flight.

Yeah, let's make sure to get there early to avoid any stress.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Enplane → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "plane" (from Latin "planus", meaning flat or level). The word means to cause something to be in a flat or level position, often used in the context of boarding an aircraft.

Memory Tip

Think of 'en-' meaning to cause to be in something, and 'plane' referring to a flat surface. This helps you remember that 'enplane' means to cause to be in a flat position, like boarding a plane.

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