Embark: meaning, definitions and examples

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embark

[ ɪmˈbɑːk ]

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on a journey

To board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, typically for a journey.

Synonyms

board, set sail, take off

Examples of usage

I decided to embark on a cruise around the world.
The passengers were ready to embark on their flight to Paris.

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on a new project

To start or engage in a new venture or project.

Synonyms

begin, commence, undertake

Examples of usage

The company decided to embark on a new advertising campaign.
We are about to embark on a new phase of research.

Translations

Translations of the word "embark" in other languages:

🇵🇹 embarcar

🇮🇳 प्रारंभ करना

🇩🇪 einschiffen

🇮🇩 memulai

🇺🇦 починати

🇵🇱 rozpocząć

🇯🇵 乗り出す

🇫🇷 embarquer

🇪🇸 embarcar

🇹🇷 başlamak

🇰🇷 탑승하다

🇸🇦 الشروع في

🇨🇿 nalodit se

🇸🇰 nalodiť sa

🇨🇳 登上

🇸🇮 vkrcati se

🇮🇸 fara um borð

🇰🇿 бастау

🇬🇪 დაწყება

🇦🇿 başlamaq

🇲🇽 embarcar

Word origin

The word 'embark' originated from the French word 'embarquer', which means 'to put or take on board a ship'. It was first used in English in the early 16th century. The prefix 'em-' signifies 'into' or 'on', and 'bark' refers to a ship. Over time, the term broadened to encompass the idea of beginning a journey or project.