embarked; embarking; embarks
1
: to go on board a vehicle for transportation
the troops embarked at noon
2
: to make a start
embarked on a new career
1
: to cause to go on board (a boat, an airplane, etc.)
2
: to engage, enlist, or invest in an enterprise
Examples of embark in a Sentence
The troops are waiting to embark.
Millions of Europeans embarked for America in the late 19th century.
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Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
There’s also the option to embark on a river safari, or go fishing and crabbing along the tidal creeks with local anglers.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
The Road Ahead As these eight teams embark on the playoff journey, the mix of unbeaten records, championship experience, redemption arcs, and debut dreams guarantees thrilling basketball.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The Phoenician Scheme, by comparison, is light and zany, as Korda embarks upon a madcap dash across the globe to save his dwindling fortune.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 6 June 2025
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“Embark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embark. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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embark
verb
em·bark
im-ˈbärk 
1
: to go or put on board a ship or airplane
2
: to begin some task or project
embark on a career
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