Embark: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when beginning a journey or adventure, especially by ship or aircraft, often formal.

• They embarked on their journey to the distant islands.
• The explorers embarked on a new adventure.

Commonly used when getting onto a vehicle like a bus, train, plane, or ship.

• Passengers are now boarding the aircraft.
• She boarded the train just in time.

Specifically refers to starting a journey by ship or boat.

• The crew set sail at dawn.
• They set sail for the new world.

Used when an aircraft begins its flight. Informally, it can also mean to leave quickly.

• The plane will take off in 20 minutes.
• He took off as soon as he saw the police.

Commonly used to indicate starting a significant journey or venture, often with a sense of adventure or challenge.

• They plan to embark on a journey around the world
• She embarked on a new career in medicine

Often used in formal contexts or official settings to indicate the start of an event or process.

• The ceremony will commence at noon
• They will commence the project once the funding is approved

Use in general situations to indicate the start of an action, task, or event.

• She decided to begin her homework after dinner
• The meeting will begin at 10 AM

Used to indicate taking on a responsibility, project, or task, often implying a serious or challenging effort.

• She will undertake the task of organizing the event
• They decided to undertake a thorough review of the policies