embark
[ em-bahrk ]
/ ɛmˈbɑrk /
verb (used without object)
to board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, as for a journey.
to start an enterprise, business, etc.
verb (used with object)
to put or receive on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
to involve (someone) in an enterprise.
to venture or invest (something) in an enterprise.
Origin of embark
OTHER WORDS FROM embark
re·em·bark, verbWords nearby embark
embankment,
embar,
embarcadero,
embarcation,
embargo,
embark,
embarkation,
embarkment,
embarras,
embarras de richesses,
embarrass
Example sentences from the Web for embark
British Dictionary definitions for embark
embark
/ (ɛmˈbɑːk) /
verb
to board (a ship or aircraft)
(intr; usually foll by on or upon)
to commence or engage (in) a new project, venture, etc
Derived forms of embark
embarkation, noun embarkment, nounWord Origin for embark
C16: via French from Old Provençal
embarcar, from
em- +
barca boat,
barque