1. the act or process of leaving an aircraft, ship, or other vehicle after arrival
Usage: common in aviation and maritime contexts

1. to leave an aircraft, ship, or other vehicle after arrival
Usage: present participle of deboard

Examples

• Passengers began deboarding the plane as soon as it pulled up to the gate.
• The deboarding process took longer than expected due to congestion in the aisles.
• Flight attendants assisted elderly passengers with deboarding.
• We waited for all other passengers to finish deboarding before collecting our luggage.
• The cruise ship's deboarding procedures were well-organized and efficient.
• Deboarding from the ferry was quick and orderly.