Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
embarkation
noun
/ɪmˌbɑːrˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of boarding a ship, aircraft, or other modes of transport for a journey.
Examples
- Before embarkation, all passengers must check in at the counter.
- The embarkation of troops occurred at dawn.
- She felt a mix of excitement and nervousness during the embarkation process for her first flight.
Meaning
Embarkation refers to the process of getting onto a vehicle for travel, especially when starting a journey by sea or air.
Synonyms
- boarding
- departure
- alighting
- onboarding
