embark
Americanverb (used without object)
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to board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, as for a journey.
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to start an enterprise, business, etc.
verb (used with object)
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to put or receive on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
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to involve (someone) in an enterprise.
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to venture or invest (something) in an enterprise.
verb
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to board (a ship or aircraft)
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(intr; usually foll by on or upon) to commence or engage (in) a new project, venture, etc
Other Word Forms
- embarkation noun
- embarkment noun
- reembark verb
Etymology
Origin of embark
First recorded in 1540–50; from Middle French embarquer, from Spanish embarcar; from em- em- 1 + -barcar, verb derivative of barca bark 3
Example Sentences
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When Rebekah Lee was in her twenties, she decided to embark on an ambitious climb up Mount Stuart in Washington State and "made a series of bad decisions".
From BBC
Howe admitted this month that he was not doing his job "well enough" as he embarked on a period of soul-searching.
From BBC
If regulators approve the deal, David Ellison is widely expected to embark on a painful round of cost-cutting to pare down the load.
From Barron's
“With strategic clarity, disciplined execution, and a solid capital position, we embark on a new phase of value creation,” Chief Executive Luigi Lovaglio said.
On 21 September 2002, Clinton boarded Epstein's private jet, and embarked on a whirlwind tour of African countries with several celebrities, according to flight logs.
From BBC
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