embark

verb

em·bark | \im-ˈbärk

embarked; embarking; embarks

Definition of embark

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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Other Words from embark

embarkation \ˌem-ˌbär-ˈkā-shən,

-bər- \ noun

embarkment \im-ˈbärk-mənt

\ noun

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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The Sounders, part-owned by Allen’s Seahawks, won an MLS Cup title two years ago, made the final last season and are about to embark on their 10th consecutive playoff appearance. — Geoff Baker, The Seattle Times, "Analysis: Why CenturyLink Field is unlikely to be renamed for Paul Allen any time soon," 22 Oct. 2018 There is usually only one stop per day and the boat waits for no one before embarking on its journey. — Lindsey Murray, Good Housekeeping, "Your Getaway Guide to Skopelos Island, Where "Mamma Mia" Was Filmed," 9 Oct. 2018 The world’s largest container line is about to embark on a trip through the cold Arctic to test a faster shipping method that could become viable as warmer temperatures melt open the Northern Sea Route. — Christopher Carbone, Fox News, "World's largest shipping company heads to Arctic as climate change may open up new routes," 22 Aug. 2018 The two brothers were on a family trip and planned to spend three days in San Francisco before embarking on a road jaunt to Yosemite and the Grand Canyon. — Sarah Ravani, SFChronicle.com, "French connection: Fans flock to San Francisco’s World Cup watch party," 10 July 2018 For the 12 teams in that 8-under age group, the regular season was all about developing skills and learning the game before embarking on a season-ending tournament. — Emmett Hall, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Cooper City Optimist Cubs claw their way to a perfect season," 8 July 2018 Rick and Joan DeNatale Green walk the city of Barcelona, and Sarah Wesley Lemire has tips for families about to embark on a road trip together. — Nancy Schoeffler, courant.com, "Editor's Note: Hot Stuff And Accolades," 22 June 2018 Those of legal drinking age can visit a cash bar before embarking on their quest. — Juliet Bennett Rylah, Los Angeles Magazine, "After a Year Hiatus, One of L.A.’s Scariest Theater Experiences Is Returning," 22 June 2018 After raising four children there, the couple embarked on a major remodel in 2012, which cost over $200,000. — Amy Gamerman, WSJ, "A New Breed of Innkeepers for the Airbnb Era," 8 Nov. 2018

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