1alight 
/əˈlaɪt/ verb
alights; alight·ed; alight·ing /əˈlaɪt/ verb [no obj] somewhat formal 1 of insects, birds, etc. : to stop on a surface after flying
▪ A butterfly alighted [=landed] on her hat. 2 : to step down from a boat, vehicle, etc.
▪ A group of tourists alighted from the boat/bus/train.
▪ A butterfly alighted [=landed] on her hat.
▪ A group of tourists alighted from the boat/bus/train.
alight on/upon [phrasal verb]
alight on/upon (something) : to see, notice, or think of (something)
▪ Her eye/eyes alighted on a strange man in the crowd. ▪ a speaker who easily alights upon topics that interest a wide audience
▪ Her eye/eyes alighted on a strange man in the crowd. ▪ a speaker who easily alights upon topics that interest a wide audience
