embarked

[ɪmˈbɑːkt]

embarked Definition

• 1. to begin a journey, especially by boarding a ship or aircraft
• 2. to start something new or difficult

Using embarked: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "embarked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We embarked on a journey to the mountains.

• Example

  The company embarked on a new project to expand its business.

• Example

  He embarked on a new career path after retiring from the military.

embarked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for embarked

• commenced
• initiated
• launched
• started
• undertook

Antonyms for embarked

• disembarked
• finished
• ended

Phrases with embarked

• embark on/upon something

  to start doing something new or difficult

  Example

  She embarked on a new career in her mid-40s.

• embark on/upon a journey

  to begin a journey, especially by boarding a ship or aircraft

  Example

  They embarked on a journey to Europe last summer.

• embark on/upon a course of action

  to start doing something with a particular aim or purpose

  Example

  The government has embarked on a course of action to reduce unemployment.

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Summary: embarked in Brief

The verb 'embarked' [ɪmˈbɑːkt] means to start a journey, especially by boarding a ship or aircraft, or to start something new or difficult. It is often used in phrases like 'embark on/upon something,' as in 'She embarked on a new career in her mid-40s,' and 'embark on/upon a journey,' as in 'They embarked on a journey to Europe last summer.'