embark Definition
- 1to start a new project or activity, often one that is difficult or needs a lot of effort
- 2to get onto a ship or plane
Using embark: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "embark" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
We are about to embark on a new project.
Example
The passengers embarked the ship at dawn.
Example
He embarked on a journey to find his true self.
embark Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using embark
embark on/upon a course of action
to start doing something with a particular aim or purpose
Example
The company has embarked on a course of action to reduce its carbon footprint.
embark on/upon a new chapter
to start a new phase or stage in one's life or career
Example
After retiring from the military, he embarked on a new chapter as a teacher.
embark on/upon a relationship
to start a romantic relationship with someone
Example
After years of being single, she decided to embark on a new relationship with her coworker.
Phrases with embark
embark on/upon something
to start doing something new or difficult
Example
She embarked on a new career as a writer.
embark on/upon a journey
to start a journey, especially a long and difficult one
Example
They embarked on a journey to the Himalayas.
embark on/upon an adventure
to start an exciting and sometimes dangerous experience
Example
The young couple embarked on an adventure to explore the Amazon rainforest.
Origins of embark
from French 'embarquer', from 'barque' meaning 'small ship'
Summary: embark in Brief
'Embark' [ɪmˈbɑːk] means to start a new project or activity, often one that is difficult or needs a lot of effort. It can also mean to get onto a ship or plane. Examples include 'We are about to embark on a new project.' and 'The passengers embarked the ship at dawn.' 'Embark' is often used in phrases like 'embark on/upon something,' such as 'She embarked on a new career as a writer,' and idioms like 'embark on/upon a course of action,' meaning to start doing something with a particular aim or purpose.
