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.
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Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Another option is to embark on the Cave of the Winds experience.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
After completing their mandatory service in the South Korean military and embarking on a few solo ventures, all seven members of the global K-pop sensation—RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook—have reunited for a new album, an upcoming world tour, a Netflix documentary, and more.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Then, in April, BTS will embark on a sprawling world tour, which V teased Wednesday night on Fallon.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Mar. 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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