embark

[ɪmˈbɑːk]

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!

  • Example

    We are about to embark on a new project.

  • Example

    The passengers embarked the ship at dawn.

  • Example

    He embarked on a journey to find his true self.

embark Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for embark

Idioms Using embark

  • embark on/upon a course of action

    to start doing something with a particular aim or purpose

    Example

    The company has embarked on a course of action to reduce its carbon footprint.

  • embark on/upon a new chapter

    to start a new phase or stage in one's life or career

    Example

    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

    Example

    After years of being single, she decided to embark on a new relationship with her coworker.

Phrases with embark

  • embark on/upon something

    to start doing something new or difficult

    Example

    She embarked on a new career as a writer.

  • embark on/upon a journey

    to start a journey, especially a long and difficult one

    Example

    They embarked on a journey to the Himalayas.

  • embark on/upon an adventure

    to start an exciting and sometimes dangerous experience

    Example

    The young couple embarked on an adventure to explore the Amazon rainforest.

Origins of embark

from French 'embarquer', from 'barque' meaning 'small ship'

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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.

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