enplane

[en-pleyn]

verb (used without object)

enplaned, enplaning 

1. to board an airplane.

   We enplaned in New York at noon and arrived in Washington an hour later.

verb (used with object)

enplaned, enplaning 

1. to allow to board or put on board an airplane.

   We will be enplaning passengers shortly.

enplane

/ ɛnˈpleɪn /

verb

1. (intr) to board an aircraft

Other Word Forms

• enplanement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enplane¹

First recorded in 1940–45; en- ¹ + plane ¹

Example Sentences

"A review of these disability-related complaints revealed that United failed to provide passengers with disabilities prompt and adequate assistance with enplaning and deplaning aircraft," the  Transportation Department said in a statement.

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Positively, market diversification at these airports is adequate, with no single air carrier enplaning above 20% of international seat capacity.

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