embark

[ em-bahrk ]

verb (used without object)

1. to board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, as for a journey.
2. to start an enterprise, business, etc.

verb (used with object)

1. to put or receive on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
2. to involve (someone) in an enterprise.
3. to venture or invest (something) in an enterprise.

embark

/ ɛmˈbɑːk /

verb

1. to board (a ship or aircraft)
2. intr; usually foll by on or upon to commence or engage (in) a new project, venture, etc

Derived Forms

• ˌembarˈkation, noun
• emˈbarkment, noun

Other Words From

• reem·bark verb

Word History and Origins

Origin of embark¹

First recorded in 1540–50; from Middle French embarquer, from Spanish embarcar; from em- em- ¹ + -barcar, verb derivative of barca bark ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of embark¹

C16: via French from Old Provençal embarcar, from em- + barca boat, barque

Example Sentences

If you’re experiencing a profound sense of dissonance between the level of alarm accorded the possibility of a second Trump presidency and the level of alarm apparent in the public sphere as we embark upon the reality of a second Trump presidency, you are not alone.

From Slate

The 340m Disney Treasure was crossing the Atlantic from Europe, where it was constructed, to Florida, where it will embark on its maiden voyage in December.

From BBC

She had been due to embark on a tour entitled “Not Dead Yet,” but was forced to cancel it after her condition worsened.

From BBC

The charter amendments required officials to embark on a comprehensive education program that could well become a national model.

From Salon

About a dozen Donald Trump campaign aides spoke to Tim Alberta, a staff writer at The Atlantic, about how their candidate strayed from a hitherto on-message campaign to embark on a series of offensive, threatening and self-defeating verbal adventures that have left his team utterly demoralized heading into Election Day.

From Salon

Related Words

• commence
• enter
• launch