embark Definition
- 1to start a new project or activity, often one that is difficult or needs a lot of effort
- 2to get onto a ship or plane
Using embark: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "embark" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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We are about to embark on a new project.
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The passengers embarked the ship at dawn.
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He embarked on a journey to find his true self.
embark Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using embark
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The company has embarked on a course of action to reduce its carbon footprint.
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After retiring from the military, he embarked on a new chapter as a teacher.
embark on/upon a relationship
to start a romantic relationship with someone
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After years of being single, she decided to embark on a new relationship with her coworker.
Phrases with embark
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She embarked on a new career as a writer.
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They embarked on a journey to the Himalayas.
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The young couple embarked on an adventure to explore the Amazon rainforest.
Origins of embark
from French 'embarquer', from 'barque' meaning 'small ship'
Summary: embark in Brief
'Embark' [ɪmˈbɑːk] means to start a new project or activity, often one that is difficult or needs a lot of effort. It can also mean to get onto a ship or plane. Examples include 'We are about to embark on a new project.' and 'The passengers embarked the ship at dawn.' 'Embark' is often used in phrases like 'embark on/upon something,' such as 'She embarked on a new career as a writer,' and idioms like 'embark on/upon a course of action,' meaning to start doing something with a particular aim or purpose.