enplane

American  

[en-pleyn] / ɛnˈpleɪn /

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.

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verb (used with object)

enplaned, enplaning

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

   We will be enplaning passengers shortly.

enplane British  

/ ɛnˈpleɪn /

verb

1. (intr) to board an aircraft

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Other Word Forms

• enplanement noun

Etymology

Origin of enplane

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Reuters