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
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The troops are waiting to embark.
Millions of Europeans embarked for America in the late 19th century.
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United have recorded losses totalling £373m over the last five years, which has led Sir Jim Ratcliffe to embark upon a range of cost-cutting measures since taking control of operations at Old Trafford last year.
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To experience the idyllic beauty of the city at its best, visitors can embark on a leisurely cruise atop Lake Pichola, basking in the splendor of the surrounding buildings and then docking at the island of Jag Mandir to enjoy a dazzling sunset.
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Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
The company has also embarked on a campaign to discourage the use of ad blockers, primarily by nagging users and blocking the blockers right back.
—Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025
The Emmy Award-winning reality competition series follows teams of two who embark on a trek around the world.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
To experience the idyllic beauty of the city at its best, visitors can embark on a leisurely cruise atop Lake Pichola, basking in the splendor of the surrounding buildings and then docking at the island of Jag Mandir to enjoy a dazzling sunset.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 20 Feb. 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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