embark

/ɛmˈbɑrk/

/ɛmˈbɑk/

Other forms: embarked; embarking; embarks

When you embark on something, you are starting it — and it's exciting. You might embark on a new career or embark on a trip to the Galapagos Islands. You wouldn't embark on a trip to the grocery store.

The verb embark can be used specifically to refer to boarding a ship for a journey. When used for general travel, the verb embark often implies a longer journey: "She embarked on a trip around the world." Besides physical journeys, embark can be used to mean to start other kinds of journeys as well. You might embark on a spiritual journey or embark on the path to enlightenment. Pack well.

Definitions of embark

1. verb

   go on board
   synonyms: ship

   antonyms:

   disembark

   go ashore

   types:

   emplane, enplane

   board a plane

   type of:

   board, get on

   get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
2. verb

   set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)
   “she embarked upon a new career”

   synonyms: enter

   types:

   take up

   pursue or resume

   type of:

   begin, commence, get, get down, set about, set out, start, start out

   take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
3. verb

   proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
   synonyms: venture

   type of:

   go, move, proceed

   follow a procedure or take a course