1. past tense of emplane; to board or put aboard an airplane
Usage: formal or technical; often used in military or aviation contexts

Examples

• The troops emplaned at dawn for their deployment overseas.
• Passengers emplaned quickly through the two available gates.
• The cargo was emplaned onto the transport aircraft.
• We emplaned at 6 a.m. and arrived by noon.
• Military personnel emplaned in full gear for the mission.