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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The troops are waiting to embark.
Millions of Europeans embarked for America in the late 19th century.
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Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Feb. 2026
Don't skip town without a visit to the Nutcracker Museum or the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm, and be sure to also carve enough time to embark on scenic strolls through Waterfront Park along the Wenatchee River.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
With no choice in the matter, Gerron embarked on what would be his last film, trying to give his fellow prisoners fleeting moments of humanity in the process.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
But while the album is still on the horizon, BLACKPINK already officially reunited last year, embarking on a world tour that spanned 33 shows across 16 cities.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Embark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embark. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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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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