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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Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
After serving in the U.S. Air Force and obtaining two university degrees, Baker embarked on a career as a painter, curator and educator.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
According to The Times, Farah and his wife, Tania Nell, were about to embark on a job when suddenly a white van popped up, and two men snatched his phone and sped off.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Before his performance at Camp Flog Gnaw, André 3000 embarked on a fall tour that began in New Orleans on Sept. 19 and included stops in San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Salt Lake City.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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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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