boarding
A2 · Elementary★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
the act of getting on a plane, train, or ship.
When to Use
✈️Travel English💬Daily Conversation
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“Boarding for flight 247 starts in ten minutes at gate 12.”
“We missed the boarding call because we were in the shop.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
To step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.
“It is time to board the aircraft.”
Related Words
Synonyms:
embarkinggetting on
Antonyms:
disembarkinggetting off
Word Family:
boardboardedboarder