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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Now that House Democrats are in charge, the tables are turning as party lawmakers embark on wide-ranging inquiries into President Trump and his administration. — Byron Tau, WSJ, "Democrats Adopt GOP Strategy in Fight for Trump Probe Information," 3 Mar. 2019 The socialite was known for her exquisite taste in style and interiors, even embarking on a career as an interior decorator at one point. — Maggie Maloney, Town & Country, "Carole Radziwill Remembers Her Late Mother-in-Law Lee Radziwill," 19 Feb. 2019 She and Harry embarked on a 16-day royal tour of Australia, New Zealand, Tonga, and Fiji back in October, right after her pregnancy was first announced. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle Will Travel to Morocco with Prince Harry While Seven Months Pregnant," 8 Feb. 2019 The airport has slowly emerged from the paralysis, with a small number of flights embarking on Friday morning, but the drone and its operators still remain at large. — Sam Blum, Popular Mechanics, "We Still Have No Idea How to Deal With Drones," 21 Dec. 2018 Marshall is well-served by casting Robin Williams (then embarking on a long decade of alternating between broad comedies and blatant attempts to win his own Oscar) as De Niro’s doctor, as Williams keeps the film light and lively. — Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, "Penny Marshall’s groundbreaking directing career, explained in 3 movies," 18 Dec. 2018 Even the most experienced cruiser will have to throw out expectations upon embarking on the Scarlet Lady. — Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, "We Can't Handle How Good the Food Will Be on Virgin Voyages," 7 Nov. 2018 The Saudis and SoftBank have formed a tight bond that is rooted in each of their financial needs: The Saudi government has embarked on an ambitious attempt to diversify their economy away from oil — leading them into sectors like U.S. tech. — Theodore Schleifer, Recode, "The Saudi Arabian government is ready to commit another $45 billion to SoftBank’s Vision Fund," 5 Oct. 2018 Huge congratulations to @evapilgrim who will embark on this new journey with me. — Megan Friedman, Good Housekeeping, "Paula Faris Leaves 'Good Morning America' in Tears on Her Last Day as Weekend Anchor," 1 Oct. 2018

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