embark

American  

[em-bahrk] / ɛmˈbɑrk /

verb (used without object)

1. to board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, as for a journey.

2. to start an enterprise, business, etc.

---

verb (used with object)

1. to put or receive on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

2. to involve (someone) in an enterprise.

3. to venture or invest (something) in an enterprise.

embark British  

/ ɛmˈbɑːk /

verb

1. to board (a ship or aircraft)

2. (intr; usually foll by on or upon) to commence or engage (in) a new project, venture, etc

---

Other Word Forms

• embarkation noun
• embarkment noun
• reembark verb

Etymology

Origin of embark

First recorded in 1540–50; from Middle French embarquer, from Spanish embarcar; from em- em- ¹ + -barcar, verb derivative of barca bark ³

Related Words

• commence
• enter
• launch