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
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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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Travis Bean, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Cooper embarked on his journalism career after graduating from Yale with a Bachelor of Arts degree, studying political science and international relations.
—Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
When her mother suddenly falls ill — leaving Ava’s father distraught, her sister seeking questionable romantic partners and her brother abandoning the family — Ava embarks on her own mission, in this bestselling read.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The former president embarked on a new phase of his career in public service, devoting his days to peacemaking and humanitarian efforts.
—Justin Doom, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
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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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