embark

verb em·bark \ im-ˈbärk \

|Updated on: 17 Jun 2018

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Definition of embark

embarked; embarking; embarks

intransitive verb

1 : to go on board a vehicle for transportation

the troops embarked at noon

2 : to make a start

embarked on a new career

transitive verb

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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embarkation

play \ˌem-ˌbär-ˈkā-shən, -bər-\ noun

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embarkment

play \im-ˈbärk-mənt\ noun

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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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In Braunau San Francisco Playhouse resents Dipika Guha’s story of a pair of idealistic progressives who move to Austria and embark on a plan to turn Adolf Hitler’s house into a bed-and-dinner.

— chronicle staff report, San Francisco Chronicle, "Theater capsule reviews and listings, week of June 17," 14 June 2018
Current and former employees, who spoke on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation, said the administrator embarked on a concerted campaign to line up employment opportunities for her.

— Washington Post, "EPA chief Scott Pruitt tapped aide, donors to help wife land job at conservative group," 14 June 2018
After completing his studies, Abramovitz opted to delay embarking on his career to do a two-year extension program at the University of Southern California, where Gilad taught part-time, the outlet reported.

— alexia fernandez, PEOPLE.com, "Man Sues Girlfriend After She Posed as Him and Sabotaged His Prestigious Music Scholarship," 14 June 2018
Current and former employees, who spoke on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation, said the administrator embarked on a concerted campaign to line up employment opportunities for her.

— Anchorage Daily News, "EPA chief Scott Pruitt tapped aide, donors to help wife land job at conservative group," 13 June 2018
Current and former employees, who spoke on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation, said the administrator embarked on a concerted campaign to line up employment opportunities for her.

— josh dawsey, latimes.com, "EPA chief Scott Pruitt tapped aide, donors to help wife land job at conservative group," 13 June 2018
Current and former employees, who spoke on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation, said the administrator embarked on a concerted campaign to line up employment opportunities for her.

— chicagotribune.com, "EPA chief Scott Pruitt tapped aide, donors to help wife land job at conservative group," 13 June 2018
The series revolves around Emma Green, an American astronaut who must leave her husband and teenage daughter behind in order to command an international space crew embarking upon a treacherous, yearlong mission.

— lesley goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, "Jason Katims Space Drama Ordered to Series at Netflix," 10 June 2018
The commission requires cruise lines that embark from a U.S. port and have at least 50 passenger rooms to deposit money into an escrow account to refund passengers when cruises are canceled.

— rebekah l. sanders, azcentral, "Booking a summer cruise? Here's how to protect your money," 8 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of embark

Middle French embarquer, from Old Occitan embarcar, from em- (from Latin in-) + barca bark

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First Known Use: 1533

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

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Definition of embark for English Language Learners

: to begin a journey especially on a ship or airplane

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verb em·bark \ im-ˈbärk \

Definition of embark for Students

embarked; embarking

1 : to go on or put on board a ship or an airplane

The last of the passengers embarked.

2 : to begin a project or task

She embarked on a new career.

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