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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Abigail Lee, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
More than 30 years after embarking on his Hollywood stunt career, Chad Stahelski is praising the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for finally recognizing the field.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Wrangler plans to release nine items in two installments, each of which has a distinct, rugged look aligned with the arduous journey the characters embark upon in the show.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
Encouraged by her mother, played by Connie Britton (The White Lotus, Friday Night Lights), Alex embarks on a journey to complete the items on her childhood bucket list.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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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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