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
Examples of embark in a Sentence
The troops are waiting to embark.
Millions of Europeans embarked for America in the late 19th century.
Recent Examples on the Web
The album marks a return to the reissue series the estate had embarked upon in the late 2010s, which had slowed in recent years.
—
Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 June 2026
This thrilling sci-fi book follows Isako, a legendary samurai who embarks on one final mission in a futuristic society.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Drivers can once again embark on the state’s most famous road trip, covering the 100 miles between Cambria to the south and Carmel to the north without leaving the two-lane coastal highway.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Filmed in Haiti‘s northern Cap-Haïtien region, the movie follows Ruben, a young man (Stevenson Jean) who embarks on a journey to reconnect with his estranged father, accompanied by an inquisitive street kid (Blangue Machiny).
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for embark
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 June 2026
This thrilling sci-fi book follows Isako, a legendary samurai who embarks on one final mission in a futuristic society.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Drivers can once again embark on the state’s most famous road trip, covering the 100 miles between Cambria to the south and Carmel to the north without leaving the two-lane coastal highway.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Filmed in Haiti‘s northern Cap-Haïtien region, the movie follows Ruben, a young man (Stevenson Jean) who embarks on a journey to reconnect with his estranged father, accompanied by an inquisitive street kid (Blangue Machiny).
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for embark
Cite this Entry
“Embark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embark. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
