débarquer

French

Etymology

From dé- +‎ barque +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

Verb

débarquer

  1. (transitive) to unload (merchandise), land (troops, passengers)
  2. (transitive, colloquial) to fire, sack
  3. (intransitive) to disembark
  4. (intransitive, colloquial) to turn up, arrive (suddenly)
  5. (intransitive, colloquial, figuratively) to realize, to become aware of something
  6. (Louisiana) to get out of a vehicle

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