Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decrew
verb
/dɪˈkruː/
Definition
To remove a crew from a ship or other vehicle.
Examples
- After the mission was completed, the team had to decrew the submarine.
- The company decided to decrew the old ferry as it was set to be retired.
Meaning
Decrew refers to the action of taking away the crew members from a vessel, usually when it is no longer operational or is being decommissioned.
Synonyms
- disband
- remove
- depart
