embark  

Thesaurus for embark

• verb
  • synonyms
    • ship, enter, venture, begin, board, commence, get, get down, get on, go, move, proceed, set about, set out, start, start out  
  • antonyms
    • disembark  

Pronunciation of embark: EH0 M B AA1 R K (ɛm'bɑrk)

Number of syllables of embark: 2

Definition of embark

• (v): set out on (an enterprise, subject of study, etc.); "she embarked upon a new career"  
• (v): go on board  
• (v): proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers; "We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer"  

Examples of embark

• Daniel Cummings was the next to embark in the mercantile trade.  
• The band will embark on two tours to support the release of the album.  
• Then, they can embark again to complete the remaining part of the itinerary.  
• The Doctor and Barbara watch the Incursion Squad embark and dematerialise.  
• Sally ports had been cut in the hull to allow the men to embark via gangways.  
• The vessel can also embark the navalised variant of the indigenous HAL Dhruv.  
• This forced the party to embark in the famous long march.  
• The two embark on a torrid affair, and soon fall passionately in love.  
• The students embark upon a secretive plan to stage a bacchanal.  
• They embark on a secret sexual relationship.