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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Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
Amidst fear and propaganda, an Omega embarks on a dangerous mission to fulfil a dying father’s wish.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile Tanya embarked on a singing and acting career after a breakthrough appearance in Sister Act 2 alongside Whoopi Goldberg and Lauryn Hill.
—Sid Evans, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025
Check road conditions: Before embarking on your journey, check the latest road conditions to make informed travel decisions.
—Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Embark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embark. Accessed 15 Mar. 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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