embarked; embarking; embarks
1
: to go on board a vehicle for transportation
the troops embarked at noon
2
: to make a start
embarked on a new career
1
: to cause to go on board (a boat, an airplane, etc.)
2
: to engage, enlist, or invest in an enterprise
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The troops are waiting to embark.
Millions of Europeans embarked for America in the late 19th century.
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
Five days before the Chiefs embarked on this year’s Super Bowl journey, second-year wide receiver Nikko Remigio turned on some film of the day’s practice and felt the need to hit pause before the first play had concluded.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
Reincorporating Ball and gathering some cohesion and building chemistry with the likes of Knecht and Nurkic over the next few weeks as the Hornets embark on an eight-game road trip beginning in Detroit on Sunday is at the forefront of the team’s on-court agenda.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2025
But if all goes to plan, the majestic ship will embark on its journey to Florida on Saturday after some setbacks that delayed its original departure late last year.
—Danny Freeman, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Embark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embark. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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embark
verb
em·bark
im-ˈbärk 
1
: to go or put on board a ship or airplane
2
: to begin some task or project
embark on a career
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