verb
embark
ihm-BAHK
verb
1
To board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle at the start of a journey.
"Passengers began to embark shortly after dawn."
2
To begin a new project, venture, or course of action.
"She embarked on a new career in her forties."
"The two countries embarked on a fresh round of peace talks."
How to Use Embark
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiterally, to get on board a ship or plane; figuratively, to set out on something new, like a project or journey in life.
Common pairings
embark on a journey
embark on a project
passengers embark
Word Forms
embarked past tense, embarked past tense, embarks singular, embarks singular
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Etymology
From French embarquer, built from em- ("in") and barque ("small boat").