Simple Definition of embark

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embark

verb

embarks; embarked; embarking
: to begin a journey especially on a ship or airplane
The troops are waiting to embark.
Millions of Europeans embarked for America in the late 19th century.

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“Embark.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/embark. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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