Meaning ofalightin English

Verb

1. to dismount or exit a vehicle; complete a journey
   The bird began to alight on the branch.
2. to descend and settle on something; land
   The passengers will alight at the next station.
3. to descend or come down; land heavily
   The plane started to alight on the runway.
4. to find something unexpectedly; stumble upon
   Hikers often alight upon hidden waterfalls.
5. to arrive at a destination
   The train will alight at the final station.
6. to settle or rest on something
   The butterfly began to alight on the flower.
7. to come upon something by chance; discover
   Hikers may alight upon an old map in the attic.
8. to be affected by something; experience
   The city dwellers often alight upon stress and anxiety.