make port
/meɪk pɔrt/
VERB
1. To arrive at a port or harbor
To reach a port or harbor by ship or boat, especially at the end of a voyage or after traveling at sea.
1.1. Arriving at a port by ship
To reach a designated port or harbor by watercraft, usually after completing a sea journey.
Synonyms
- arrive
- dock
- berth
- moor
- come into port
- reach harbor
- make landfall
Antonyms
- depart
- sail
- leave port
- put to sea
Examples
- The captain announced that the ship would make port by noon, allowing passengers to disembark.
- After a long voyage, we were relieved to finally make port in a safe harbor.
- The crew worked hard to ensure they could make port before the storm hit.
- They decided to make port early to take advantage of the calm seas.
- It's important for sailors to know the right time to make port to avoid rough waters.