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BORD-ing/ˈbɔːdɪŋ/

Boarding is getting on a plane, ship, or train: boarding begins at 18:20; a boarding pass. It is also living at school in term time (a boarding school; weekly boarding). Board as a verb is get on. Do not mix boarding with boredom. At airports, last boarding call is the final invitation to the gate.

Meaning

The act of getting on a plane, ship, or train; also living at school during term.

Examples

• “Boarding begins forty minutes before departure.”
• “Boarding was delayed because a previous flight was late inbound.”
• “Weekly boarding meant she travelled home on Fridays, which is the school sense.”

Good to know

boarding pass / gate / begins. School: boarding school / weekly boarding. Verb: board the plane. Mix-up: boredom.

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