embark
/em'bɑ:k/
Definition
Verb (Transitive):
- To put or receive (passengers, cargo, or troops) onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle for a journey.
- To cause to board a vessel or vehicle.
Verb (Intransitive):
- To go aboard a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle for a journey.
- To begin a course of action, especially one that is significant, challenging, or new; to start or engage in an enterprise.
Examples of Usage
Verb (Transitive):
- The crew embarked the passengers before noon.
- They embarked the supplies onto the cargo plane.
Verb (Intransitive):
- We will embark at Southampton for our cruise.
- After graduation, she decided to embark on a journey across Asia.
- He embarked upon a detailed study of ancient languages.
Advanced Usage
"to embark on/upon something": This is the most common phrasal construction. It means to start a significant new project, period, or course of action.
- The company is embarking on a major expansion into European markets.
- She felt nervous about embarking upon motherhood.
"to embark for (a destination)": A more formal or literary way to say to board a ship/plane to go to a specific place.
- The pilgrims embarked for the New World in search of religious freedom.
Variants and Related Words
Embarkation (noun): The act of boarding a vessel or aircraft, or the process of beginning something.
- The embarkation of troops was completed efficiently.
- The embarkation of this project marks a new era for the team.
Disembark (verb): The opposite action; to leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
- Passengers will disembark at Gate 12.
Synonyms
- Board: To get on a vehicle (more general).
- Commence: To begin (formal).
- Undertake: To commit oneself to and begin (an enterprise or responsibility).
- Launch: To start or set in motion (an activity or enterprise).
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Embark on/upon: To start a new and important activity or period. This is the core phrasal verb for the figurative meaning.
- They are about to embark on the most challenging phase of the experiment.
Related Idioms
- To set sail: While not using "embark," this idiom is closely related in the context of beginning a sea voyage or, figuratively, a new venture.
- Tomorrow we set sail for new adventures. (Literal)
- With the new funding, the startup is ready to set sail. (Figurative)
Verb
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proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
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We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer
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set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)
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she embarked upon a new career
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go on board
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